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The expression 3(1.5)^t models the number of bacteria in a culture as a function of the number of hours since the cultures was created.

What does 3 represent in this expression?

A. The culture was created 3 hours ago.

B. There were initially 3 bacteria in the culture.

C. The number of bacteria is multiplied by 3 each hour.

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The answer is There were initially 3 bacteria in the culture.

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Answer:

3 would be the initial value so B

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