The expression that best models the population of West Littleton over time is:
P(t) = 5100 * (e)^(-0.002t)
To find the population in 2027, we need to find the value of t that represents 2027. We know that t represents the number of years since 2018, so in 2027, t = 2027 - 2018 = 9.
Now, we can substitute t = 9 into the expression:
P(9) = 5100 * (e)^(-0.002(9))
P(9) = 5100 * (e)^(-0.018)
P(9) ≈ 4964.53
Rounded to the nearest whole number, the population of West Littleton in 2027 will be 4965.
In 2018, the population of West Littleton was 5,100. The following year, the population was 4,998.
Let t represent the number of years since 2018. Assuming the population continues to decrease exponentially, which expression best models the population of West Littleton over time?
According to this model, what will the population be in 2027?
Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
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