SOLUTION: A population of bacteria is growing according to the equation P(t=1800e0.17t. Estimate when the population will exceed 4744.

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Question 1120038: A population of bacteria is growing according to the equation P(t=1800e0.17t. Estimate when the population will exceed 4744.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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A population of bacteria is growing according to the equation P(t=1800e0.17t. Estimate when the population will exceed 4744.
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Maybe the function is supposed to be P%28t%29=1800e%5E%280.17t%29.

Take natural logs of both sides and solve for t.