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Question 1171972: There is a super deadly strain of bacteria that is causing the zombie population to double every four days. Currently, there are 50 zombies. Which equation represents the growth of the zombie population
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Boreal:
Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The equation is


    N(t) = 50*2^(t/4),


where t is the time in hours.


This formula is the direct translation of the words into Math, so you DO NOT NEED to make 
some unnecessary search for exponential function.

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Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(0, 50) (4, 100)
y=Ab^x
50=ab^0
so a=50
y=50b^x
100=50b^4
b^4=2
b=2^(1/4)
y=50*(2)^0.25x
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