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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
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Answer by ikleyn(52787)   (Show Source):
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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):
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(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