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Part 3: Graphical and Exponential Models 1. Simplify each equation first, then solve for a = - 2 and b = - 1 (6) a) a2b- 3 : a56-6 b) (3a2b-3) 2 2. The population of a bacteria colony, p, is tripling every day, d, according to the equation p = 30. One week later, the population of another bacteria colony is increasing every day according to the equation p = 9-7. a) When will the populations of the two bacteria colonies be equal? (4) b) Complete a check for your answer. (2)