Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 5 - 5.1 - Exponential Functions and Their Graphs - 5.1 Exercises - Page 369: 62a

Answer

The population of Italy is increasing. $P(t)$ increases as $t$ increases.

Work Step by Step

$P(t)=57.59e^{0.0051t}=57.59(e^{0.0051})^t=57.59\times1.0051^t$ Given that $1.0051\gt1$, $P(t)$ increases as $t$ increases.
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