Question

Hey I need help with this problem..!?(Multiple Choice)

Answer 1

A population of flies grows according to the function p(x) = 3(2)x, where x is measured in weeks. A local spider has set up shop and consumes flies according to the function s(x) = 2x + 4. What is the population of flies after three weeks with the introduced spider?

Answer 2

10 flies

12 flies

14 flies

24 flies

Answer 3

you plug in 3 in the first equation and then plug it in the second equation and you will get the answer.

Answer 4

I don't get it. I'm getting 81 for the first one, how do I do this?

Answer 5

@Boblovesmath

Answer 6

I am sorry I miss understood the question. plug 3 in both of them and then add the two numbers. Sorry about that.

Answer 7

Oh, ok, so the answer is 10 flies then?

Answer 8

Yup!

Answer 9

All the best mate!

Answer 10

Yay, thanks!:)

Answer 11

That is Wrong!