1. The most recent flu virus is making people sick quickly. On the first day of the illness only 4 people at school had confirmed cases. Each day after, the amount of the flu cases quadruples. Write a function that models the flu virus's growth over time. Use x for days and y for the amount of flu cases. Find the number of flu cases present by the 6h day.

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The most recent flu virus is making people sick quickly. On the first day of the illness only 4
people at school had confirmed cases. Each day after, the amount of the flu cases quadruples.
1.
Write a function that models the flu virus's growth over time. Use x for days and y for the
amount of flu cases.
Find the number of flu cases present by the 6th day.
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A car cost $22,000 and will depreciate in value by 14% each year.
Write a function that models the value of the car over time. Use x for years, and y for the value
of the car, in dollars,
Find the value of the car at the end of 5 years.
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