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According to the model $p(x) = 30(2)^{0.1x}$, what does $p(x)$ represent?
According to the model $p(x) = 30(2)^{0.1x}$, what does $p(x)$ represent?
What is the interpretation of the number '30' in the disease spread model $p(x) = 30(2)^{0.1x}$?
What is the interpretation of the number '30' in the disease spread model $p(x) = 30(2)^{0.1x}$?
Using the model $p(x) = 30(2)^{0.1x}$, what calculation is needed to find the number of sick people after 20 months?
Using the model $p(x) = 30(2)^{0.1x}$, what calculation is needed to find the number of sick people after 20 months?
Which of these equations correctly calculates the number of people sick after 10 months, based on the model $p(x) = 30(2)^{0.1x}$?
Which of these equations correctly calculates the number of people sick after 10 months, based on the model $p(x) = 30(2)^{0.1x}$?
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Suppose the disease spread model changed to $p(x) = 60(2)^{0.1x}$. How would this affect the number of sick people initially?
Suppose the disease spread model changed to $p(x) = 60(2)^{0.1x}$. How would this affect the number of sick people initially?
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Exponential Growth Function
Exponential Growth Function
A function representing growth that accelerates over time, often seen in population dynamics.
Disease Spread Model
Disease Spread Model
Mathematical representation of how a disease spreads in a population over time.
Function p(x)
Function p(x)
The specific function used to calculate the number of people sick at time x.
Parameter x
Parameter x
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Population Estimate after 20 months
Population Estimate after 20 months
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