Solve the problem.In 1990, the population of a country was estimated at 4 million. For any subsequent year the population, P(t) (in millions), can be modeled by the equation  where t is the number of years since 1990. Estimate the year when the population will be 21 million.

A. approximately the year 2016
B. approximately the year 2093
C. approximately the year 2088
D. approximately the year 2041


Answer: B

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in a 30-wk course, where Q(t) measures the number of words of dictation a student can take per minute after t wk in the course. If the average student can take 40 words of dictation per minute after 15 wk in the course, how many words per minute can the average student take after completing the course?
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__________ words

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. Ellipse B. Parabola C. Circle D. None of the above

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A. (x + 12)(x - 12) B. (x - 12)2 C. (x + 12)2 D. prime

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