SOLUTION: The population P(t) of a British Columbian town is modelled by the function P(t)=2t^2+80t+4000. Note: t=0 corresponds to the year 2000.When will the population double its current t
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Question 1030293: The population P(t) of a British Columbian town is modelled by the function P(t)=2t^2+80t+4000. Note: t=0 corresponds to the year 2000.When will the population double its current total? Explain how you got your answer.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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When does the population = ?
Complete the square
Population will be double in 2029
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check:
Error due to rounding off?
I think so
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