A population of flies grows according to the function p (x) = 2 (4) x, where x is measured in weeks. A local spider has set up shop and consumes flies according to the function s (x) = 2x + 5. What is the population of flies after two weeks with the introduced spider?

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Sonny Sanchez

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30 July, 12:25

A population of flies grows according to the function p (x) = 2 (4) x, where x is measured in weeks. A local spider has set up shop and consumes flies according to the function s (x) = 2x + 5. What is the population of flies after two weeks with the introduced spider?

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Rory Fields · Answer 1

P (x) = 2 (4) x

p (2) = 2 (4) * 2 = 16

s (x) = 2x + 5

s (2) = 2*2 + 5 = 9

16 - 9 = 7

The population of flies after two weeks with the introduced spider is 7.