document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1128143>Question 1128143</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Use a graphing calculator and the following scenario.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The population P of a fish farm in t years is modeled by the equation <BR>\n" );
document.write( "P(t) = 1700/1 + 9e^&#8722;0.8t^.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "To the nearest tenth, how long will it take for the population to reach 900? <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I assume the last \"^\" is not supposed to be there....<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "And you DO need parentheses.  The logistic equation is NOT<br><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The equation is (I assume!)<br><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "As for finding the answer, YOU need to use YOUR graphing calculator.  Graph the logistic function and the constant function 900 and find the x value where they intersect. </SPAN>\n" );
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