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A population of 55 foxes in a wildlife preserve triples in size every 10 years. The function y=55•3x​, where x is the number of 10​-year ​periods, models the population growth. How many foxes will there be after 30 ​years?

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Answer:

495

Explanation:

there are three 10-year periods in 30 years so multiply 55 · 3(3), which is 495

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