The Number of Major Crimes Committed in the City Between

question 149

Essay

The number of major crimes committed in the city between 1997 and 2004 is approximated by the function where N(t) denotes the number of crimes committed in year t ( corresponds to 1997).Enraged by the dramatic increase in the crime rate, the citizens, with the help of the local police, organized "Neighborhood Crime Watch" groups in early 2001 to combat this menace.
Show that the growth in the crime rate was maximal in 2003, giving credence to the claim that the Neighborhood Crime Watch program was working.

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Definitions:

Physical Punishment

The use of physical force with the intention of causing a child to experience pain, but not injury, for the purpose of correction or control of behavior.

The Method of Power Assertion

A disciplinary technique that involves the use of authority or physical power to enforce rules and correct behavior.

Withdrawal of Love

A behavior in which affection, attention, and emotional support are intentionally withheld as a form of manipulation or punishment.

Hopscotch

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