Question

the function f(x)=1200(0.8)^X represents the possible elk population of a national park x years from now. what is the current population of elk at the park?

Answer 1

To find the current population of elk at the park, we need to plug in x = 0 into the function f(x) = 1200(0.8)^x.

f(0) = 1200(0.8)^0
f(0) = 1200(1)
f(0) = 1200

Therefore, the current population of elk at the park is 1200.