an nedangered species of fish has a popilation that is decresing expoeontiallu (A=A0ekt). the population 9 years ago was 1,500. today only 1000 of the fish are alive. onece the population drops below 100 the situatio is irreversable. when will this happen, accordind to the model

We are given an exponential decay model for the population of an endangered fish species:

\[
A(t) = A_0 e^{kt}
\]

Where:
- \(A(t)\) is the population at time \(t\),
- \(A_0\) is the initial population (9 years ago in this case),
- \(k\) is the decay rate,
- \(t\) is the time in years.

### Step 1: Determine the decay rate \(k\)

We know that:
- 9 years ago (\(t = -9\)) the population was \(A(-9) = 1500\),
- The population today (\(t = 0\)) is \(A(0) = 1000\).

At \(t = 0\):
\[
A(0) = A_0 e^{k(0)} = A_0 = 1000
\]
Thus, \(A_0 = 1000\), meaning the population 9 years ago was 1500, but relative to today's 1000.

Now, use the given population from 9 years ago (\(A(-9) = 1500\)) to solve for \(k\):

\[
1500 = 1000 e^{k(-9)}
\]
Divide both sides by 1000:

\[
1.5 = e^{-9k}
\]
Take the natural logarithm (ln) of both sides:

\[
\ln(1.5) = -9k
\]
\[
k = \frac{-\ln(1.5)}{9}
\]

Now calculate \(k\):

\[
k \approx \frac{-0.4055}{9} \approx -0.04506
\]

### Step 2: Predict when the population will drop below 100

We now want to find the time \(t\) when the population \(A(t)\) drops below 100. Using the equation:

\[
A(t) = 1000 e^{kt}
\]

Set \(A(t) = 100\):

\[
100 = 1000 e^{kt}
\]
Divide both sides by 1000:

\[
0.1 = e^{kt}
\]
Take the natural logarithm (ln) of both sides:

\[
\ln(0.1) = kt
\]
\[
t = \frac{\ln(0.1)}{k}
\]

Substitute the value of \(k\):

\[
t = \frac{\ln(0.1)}{-0.04506}
\]

Calculate \(t\):

\[
t \approx \frac{-2.3026}{-0.04506} \approx 51.1 \text{ years from today.}
\]

### Conclusion:
According to the model, the fish population will drop below 100 in approximately **51 years** from today.

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### Related Questions:
1. How would the model change if the population decreased more slowly?
2. What happens to the population if \(k\) is a positive constant?
3. How would we model the fish population if conservation efforts slowed the decay?
4. Can the model account for environmental changes over time?
5. How accurate is this model if population dynamics change after hitting a certain threshold?

### Tip:
Always make sure the initial conditions in your exponential models are accurate to avoid errors in long-term predictions.

An endangered species of fish has a population that is decreasing exponentially (A=A0ekt). The population 9 years ago was 1,500. Today only 1000 of the fish are alive. Once the population drops below 100, the situation is irreversible. When will this happen, according to the model?

This solution models the population decline of an endangered fish species using exponential decay. Learn how to calculate the time when the population will fall below 100, given initial conditions of 1,500 fish 9 years ago and 1,000 today. Explore key concepts such as decay rate and natural logarithms, suitable for Grades 11-12.

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