Bacteria growth The number of bacteria in a certain cul- ture at time t (in hours) is given by Q(t) = 2(3'), where Q(t) is measured in thousands. (a) What is the number of bacteria at t = 0? (b) Find the number of bacteria after 10 minutes, 30 min- utes, and 1 hour.

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Bacteria growth The number of bacteria in a certain cul-
ture at time t (in hours) is given by Q(t) = 2(3'), where
Q(t) is measured in thousands.
(a) What is the number of bacteria at t = 0?
(b) Find the number of bacteria after 10 minutes, 30 min-
utes, and 1 hour.
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