Math Problem Statement

How many bacteria are there after 28 minutes? What time is required to observe 6000 bacteria?

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  • Question (b): How many bacteria are there after 28 minutes? (Answer in decimal notation, whole or exact number).
  • Question (c): At what time are 6000 bacteria observed? Find the value of tt, where tt represents time in minutes. (Answer in decimal notation, to two decimal places).

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  1. What is the general formula for exponential growth in bacteria?
  2. How can we apply logarithms to solve for time in exponential growth problems?
  3. What assumptions are typically made when modeling bacterial growth?
  4. How do we interpret exponential functions in real-world contexts?
  5. How does changing the growth rate parameter affect the bacterial population?

Tip: Always ensure to check if you're using the correct units for time and population when applying exponential growth models!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Growth
Logarithmic Equations

Formulas

P(t) = 2000e^(ln(2) * t / 14)
t = (14 * ln(P/2000)) / ln(2)

Theorems

Laws of Logarithms
Properties of Exponential Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12