Answer:
y = 460(3^x) or f(x) = 460(3^x)
Explanation:
If you take a closer look at the number of bacteria, you'll see it multiplies by 3
Time (hrs) Number of bacteria
0 460
1 1380 or 460 x 3
2 4140 or 1380 x 3 or 460 x 3 x 3 or 460 x 3^2
3 12420 or 4140 x 3 or 460 x 3^3
so the number of bacteria is y while the time is x
then y = 460(3^x)
or f(x) = 460(3^x)
If you substitute x with the time, you'll have the number of bacteria