SOLUTION: The number S of ant species in Kyle Canyon, Nevasa, can be modeled by the function S=-0.000013{{{ E^2 }}} + 0.042E - 21 where E is the elevation (in meters). Predict the elevation(
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Question 233313: The number S of ant species in Kyle Canyon, Nevasa, can be modeled by the function S=-0.000013 + 0.042E - 21 where E is the elevation (in meters). Predict the elevation(s) at which you would expect to find 10 species of ants.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The number S of ant species in Kyle Canyon, Nevasa, can be modeled by the function S=-0.000013 E^2 + 0.042E - 21 where E is the elevation (in meters). Predict the elevation(s) at which you would expect to find 10 species of ants.
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-0.000013 E^2 + 0.042E - 21 = 10
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-0.000013 E^2 + 0.042E - 31 = 0
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Solve for E using the quadratic formula
and accepting only the positive solution.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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