SOLUTION: Exponential Growth Model c > 1 Task 1: A strain of bacteria doubles every 2 days. Model the growth of a bacteria that has an initial population of 50. What are

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Question 1178281: Exponential Growth Model c > 1

Task 1:
A strain of bacteria doubles every 2 days.
Model the growth of a bacteria that has an initial population of 50.
What are the domain and range of this function?
What is the equation that models this growth?
What is the bacteria count after 6 days?
After how many days would it reach 25 600?


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