Question

Let p(t) represent the population of bacteria on a classroom desk t minutes after 7am. Write an equation using function notation that shows that the population of bacteria on a classroom desk at 7:56am is 486.

A) p(56) = 486
B) p(56) = 12
C) p(7:56) = 486
D) p(7:56) = 12"

Answer 1

The correct equation using function notation to show the population of bacteria on a classroom desk at 7:56am as 486 is p (56) = 486.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question involves writing an equation using function notation to represent the population of bacteria on a classroom desk at a specific time. Given that p(t) represents the population of bacteria at t minutes after 7am, we need to express the population at 7:56am. Since 7:56am is 56 minutes after 7am, we use the function notation p (56). The correct equation that shows that the population of bacteria on a classroom desk at 7:56am is 486 is Option A: p (56) = 486.