Mark M. answered 10/02/19
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
IN the function
f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
the maximum or minimum occurs are x = -b/2a
In this case at t = -81000 / (2)(1840)
Josselyn J.
asked 10/02/19The population p(t) of a culture of bacteria is given by p(t) =-1840t^2+81000t+10000, where t is the time in hours since the culture was started. Determine the time at which the population is at a maximum. Round to the nearest hour.
Mark M. answered 10/02/19
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
IN the function
f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
the maximum or minimum occurs are x = -b/2a
In this case at t = -81000 / (2)(1840)
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