The weight of a female elephant at age t years may be approximated by W = 2600 (1 - .51 e-0.075t)3   What is the approximate weight at birth?  What is the age of the elephant when it weighs 1800 Kg?

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    1. The weight of a female elephant at age t years may be approximated by

W = 2600 (1 - .51 e-0.075t)3

 

What is the approximate weight at birth?  What is the age of the elephant when it weighs 1800 Kg?

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