Model−−−−−: P=2,320(1.2)x
The model is used to estimate the deer population in a region, where x is the number of years after the year 2009. Using the model, estimate the deer population in the year 2018.
To estimate the deer population in the year 2018, we need to find the value of x for that year.
Since x represents the number of years after the year 2009, the year 2018 is 9 years after 2009.
Substituting x = 9 into the model equation:
P = 2,320(1.2)^9
Calculating the expression:
P = 2,320 * 1.2^9
P ≈ 2,320 * 2.18
P ≈ 5,057.6
Therefore, the estimated deer population in the year 2018 is approximately 5,057.6.