SOLUTION: Suppose that the population of a certain city during a certain time period can be approximated by: P(x)0.1x^5+3.2x^4+5000 where x is time in years since 1960. Find P(13). (a) 63,7

Algebra ->  Functions -> SOLUTION: Suppose that the population of a certain city during a certain time period can be approximated by: P(x)0.1x^5+3.2x^4+5000 where x is time in years since 1960. Find P(13). (a) 63,7      Log On


   

Question 164465: Suppose that the population of a certain city during a certain time period can be approximated by: P(x)0.1x^5+3.2x^4+5000 where x is time in years since 1960. Find P(13).
(a) 63,766
(b) 59,266
(c) 58,366
(d) 62,066

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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P%28x%29=0.1x%5E5%2B3.2x%5E4%2B5000
P%2813%29=0.1%2813%29%5E5%2B3.2%2813%29%5E4%2B5000
P%2813%29=0.1%28371293%29%2B3.2%2828561%29%2B5000
P%2813%29=%2837129.3%29%2B%2891395.2%29%2B5000
P%2813%29=133524.5
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