thisisnotadrill thisisnotadrill

03-08-2017
Mathematics

contestada

Between 1989 and 1998, the population of smalltown, USA ( in thousands) can be modeled by f(x)=.24x^2 -0.96x + 4, where x=0 represents 1989. Based on this model, in what year did the population of small town reach its minimum?

Respuesta :

sergibcnusa sergibcnusa

03-08-2017

Just use derivatives:

f'(x)= .48x-.96 = 0, x = 2, since the coeff of x^2 is +, this is a minimum

x=0 1989, so x = 2 is 1991! :)

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Someone please help me!!

How many sentences are in 1 whole paragraph?

In this passage, the word deem means A.to give someone the responsibility of doing something B. To say or suggest something in an indirect way C.to create somet

What is 1/4 x -3/5 = too ?

How many type of point mutations are able to alter the Genetic code?

Newscasters often use_ language: informal formal difficult biased

what percentage of dogs are not microchipped

Stan invested $11,000, part at 3% and part at 12%. If the total interest at the end of the year is $1140, how much did he invest at 3%?

In which Union victory did Grant attract the attention of President Lincoln and earn command of the the Army of the Potomac?

Please help faaaaast!!!! First answer gets brainliest!!!!!!!