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Question ♀️ 2The function p(t) = 2(3)^t represents the population of a certain type of bacteria after t days. What is the population of the bacteria after 7 days?

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Step-by-step explanation

Given the function;


p(t)=2(3)^t

We are asked to find the population of the bacteria after 7 days.

Given that t represents the number of days, we can find the population by substituting 7 into the formula. This can be seen below.


\begin{gathered} p(t)=2(3)^7 \\ =2*2187=4374 \end{gathered}

Answer: 4374

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