Question

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Answer 1

In the year the study began, there were 40 bears more than cougars.

Explanation:

1. Determine the number of bears that were in the given region when the study began.

• Function: f(x) = 830(0.8)ˣ
• Start ⇒ x = 0
• Substituting: f(0) = 830 (0.8)⁰ = 830 (1) = 830

2. Determine the number of cougars that were in the given region when the study began:

• From the table, the population of cougars 0 years after the study began was 790.

3. Compute the difference:

• Number of bears - number of cougars = 830 - 790 = 40