Math Problem Statement
A population of beetles are growing according to a linear growth model. The initial population (week 0) is P0=4, and the population after 4 weeks is P4=52 .
(a) Find an explicit formula for the beetle population after n weeks.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Growth
Algebra
Formulas
P(n) = P0 + rn
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9
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