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27 September, 11:55

A population of flies grows according to the function p (x) = 6 (3) ^x, where x is measured in weeks. A local spider has set up shop and consumes flies according to the function s (x) = 4x+1. What is the population of the flies after two weeks with the introduced spider?

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  1. 27 September, 12:09
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    The final population of the flies is equal to the growth rate minus the number of flies consumed by the spiders. That is,

    final population = 6 (3^x) - (4x + 1)

    Substituting 2 to the x of the equation above,

    final population = 6 (3²) - (4 (2) + 1) = 45

    Thus, the final population of the flies would be 45.
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