Solve the Problem $f ( x ) = b a ^ { x }$

question 192

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The table shows the population of a certain city in various years. The data can be modeled by an exponential function of the form $f ( x ) = b a ^ { x }$ . Use exponential regression to predict the population of the city in the year 2000 . (You will first need to determine the exponential function $\mathrm { f }$ that models this data) .

• A) About 250,475
• B) About 307,101
• C) About 338,291
• D) About 273,097

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Eye

The organ of vision that detects light and sends signals through the optic nerve to the brain.

Brain

The central organ of the nervous system, located in the skull, responsible for controlling most functions of the body and mind.

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The perception of taste categorized mainly into five basic tastes: sweetness, sourness, saltiness, bitterness, and umami.

Optic Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits visual signals from the retina to the brain.