Devise an exponential decay function that fits the following data; then answer the accompanying questions. Be sure

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Devise an exponential decay function that fits the following data; then answer the accompanying questions. Be sure to identify the reference point (t = 0) and units of time.

The population of Michigan decreased from 9.94 million in 2000 to 9.88 million in 2010. Use an exponential model to predict the population in 2020. Explain why an exponential (decay) model might not be an appropriate long-term model of the population of Michigan.

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Calculus Early Transcendentals

ISBN: 978-0321947345

2nd edition

Authors: William L. Briggs, Lyle Cochran, Bernard Gillett

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