Solve the Problem. -In North America, Coyotes Are One of the Few Species

question 170

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-In North America, coyotes are one of the few species with an expanding range. The future population of coyotes in a region of Mississippi valley can be modeled by the equation P = 59 + 12 · ln(18t + 1) , where t is time in
Years. Use the equation to determine when the population will reach 170. (Round your answer to the nearest
Tenth year.)

• A) 586.2 years
• B) 583.1 years
• C) 578.0 years
• D) 581.3 years

---

Definitions:

Quantifier

A word or phrase, often a prefix in logical propositions, that expresses the quantity of subjects to which the proposition applies.

Open Sentences

Mathematical or logical sentences containing one or more variables that can be made true or false depending on the values of those variables.

Scope

The extent or range of view, understanding, or application of a subject or concept.

Truth-Functional Compound

A logical compound statement whose truth value is determined solely by the truth values of its components.