College Algebra By Openstax
College Algebra By Openstax
17th Edition
ISBN: 9781506698229
Author: Jay Abramson;arizona State University
Publisher: XANEDU PUBLISHING
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Chapter 4.2, Problem 50SE

In 2003, the owl population in a park was measured to be 340. By 2007, the population was measured again to be 285. The population changes linearly. Letthe input be years since 1990.

a. Find a formula for the owl population, P. Let the input be years since 2003.

b. What does your model predict the owl population to be in 2012?

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College Algebra By Openstax

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