Solve the problem. If certain bacteria are cultured in a medium with sufficient nutrients, they will double

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If certain bacteria are cultured in a medium with sufficient nutrients, they will double in size and then divide every 40 minutes. Let N1 be the initial number of bacteria cells, N2 the number after 40 minutes, N3 the number after 80 minutes, and Nj the number after 40(j - 1) minutes. 

(a) Write Nj+1 in terms of Nj for j ≥ 1.

(b) Determine the number of bacteria after 2 hr if N1 = 230.

(c) Graph the sequence Nj for j = 1, 2, 3, . . . , 7, where N1 = 230. Use the window [0, 10] by [0, 15,000].

(d) Describe the growth of these bacteria when there are unlimited nutrients.

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College Algebra

ISBN: 978-0134697024

12th edition

Authors: Margaret L. Lial, John Hornsby, David I. Schneider, Callie Daniels

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