Question 629207: the number of mosquitos M(x), in millions, in a certain area depends on the June rainfall x, in inches, according to the formula M(x)=16x-x^2. what rainfall produces the maximum number of mosquitoes?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the number of mosquitos M(x), in millions, in a certain area depends on the June rainfall x, in inches, according to the formula M(x)=16x-x^2. what rainfall produces the maximum number of mosquitoes?
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Max occurs when x = -b/(2a) = -16/(2*-1) = 8 inches of rain
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Cheers,
Stan h.
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