SOLUTION: The table shows the number of squirrels in a particular forest t years after a forest fire. Years Squirrels 0, 30 1, 60 2, 120 3, 240 4, 480 5, 960 a. Explain how

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Question 403442: The table shows the number of squirrels in a particular forest t years after a forest fire.
Years Squirrels
0, 30
1, 60
2, 120
3, 240
4, 480
5, 960
a. Explain how the population of squirrels is changing each year.
b. Write a function to model the situation. Explain what each number represents.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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a: The population doubles every year.

b: f%28t%29+=+2%5Et, 2 is the base and t is the exponent. For year t+1, f%28t%29+=+2%5E%28t%2B1%29+=+2%2A2%5Et+=+2f%28t%29 so this shows that the function doubles every year.