At the beginning of the year 1995, the population of Townsville was 3008. By the

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At the beginning of the year 1995, the population of Townsville was 3008. By the beginning of the year 2012, the population had reached 5229. Assume that the population is growing exponentially, answer the following. A) Estimate the population at the beginning of the year 2019 ROUND TO THE NEAREST PERSON The population at the beginning of 2019 will be about B) How long (from the beginning of 1995) will it take for the population to reach 9000? ROUND TO 2 DECIMAL PLACES The population will reach 9000 aboutyears after the beginning of 1995. C) In what year will/did the population reach 9000? The population wll or did) hit 9000 in the year Enter your answer in the edit fields and then click Check Answer. All parts showing Clear All Check Answer

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The equation is of the form, y=a bx

points are (0,3008),(17,5229)

5229=3008 b17

b=1.033

y= 3008(1.033)x

A. 2019 means x=24

y=3008(1.033)24=6557

B.9000=3008(1.033)x

= 33.76 years

C. It means in 2029 population reach 9000.

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