Your neighborhood has seen some growth in squirrel population over the past couple years. Two years ago you noticed eight squirrels living in your and your neighbor’s yards. Last year you counted 12 squirrels. Currently, there are 18 squirrels that live in the yards. Write an equation representing this situation. If this rate of growth continues, how many squirrels should you expect to see 5 years from now?

Your neighborhood has seen some growth in squirrel population over the past couple years. Two years ago you noticed eight squirrels living in your and your neighbor’s yards. Last year you counted 12 squirrels. Currently, there are 18 squirrels that live in the yards. Write an equation representing this situation. If this rate of growth continues, how many squirrels should you expect to see 5 years from now?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.9: Use Direct And Inverse Variation

Problem 8.183TI: The number of hours it takes for ice to melt varies inversely with the air temperature. Suppose a...

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