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The number of fruit flies in a jar triples every week. The function f(x) = 5(3)x models the insect population after x weeks. To the nearest whole number, what will the population be after 4 weeks?

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405

Step-by-step explanation:

Considering the function:

[tex]f(x) = 5(3)^x[/tex]

After 4 weeks, means [tex]x=4[/tex]

[tex]f(4) = 5(3)^4\\f(4) = 5(81)\\f(4) = 405[/tex]

What will the population be after 4 weeks?

405 insects

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