Question

The population of a species of rabbit triples every year. This can be modeled by f(x) = 4(3)x and f(5) = 972. What does the 3 represent?

A.The starting population of the rabbits

B.The population of the rabbits after five years

c.The rate the population increases

D.The number of years that have passed

Answer 1

I think its D

Answer 2

\(\large f(x) = 4(3)^x\)

Answer 3

\(x\) : number of years that have passed

Answer 4

\(4\) : starting population

Answer 5

\(3\) : since the population is "tripling" every year, this represents the "rate"

Answer 6

ok so is it c

Answer 7

c is \(\large \color{red}{\checkmark}\)

Answer 8

thank you!!!

Answer 9

u wlc :)