Write the Word or Phrase That Best Completes Each Statement $\mathrm { y } = 3 \mathrm { e }^{ .04 x }$

question 128

Multiple Choice

Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
-A population is increasing according to the exponential function defined by $\mathrm { y } = 3 \mathrm { e }^{ .04 x }$ , where $\mathrm { y }$ is in millions and $\mathrm { x }$ is the number of years. Which of the following should be done in order to answer the question "When will the population reach 4 million?"

• A) Evaluate \(\mathrm { y } = 3 \mathrm { e }^{ \cdot 04}( 4 )\).
• B) Solve \(3 \mathrm { e }^{ \cdot 04 }\mathrm { x } = 4\).
• C) Solve \(3 \mathrm { e } ^{\cdot 04 }\mathrm { x } = 12\).
• D) Evaluate \(\mathrm { y } = 3 \mathrm { e }^{ \cdot 04} ( 1 / 4 )\).

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