The Following Polynomial Approximates the Shark Population in a Particular $R ( x ) = - 0.021 x ^ { 5 } + 4.133 x ^ { 4 } + 200$

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The following polynomial approximates the shark population in a particular area. $R ( x ) = - 0.021 x ^ { 5 } + 4.133 x ^ { 4 } + 200$ where x is the number of years from year 0. Use a graphing calculator to describe the shark population from the years 0 to 25.

• A) The population increases.
• B) The population remains stable.
• C) The population decreases.

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