angel1s2ekitty
Answered

If f(x) is the total number of bacteria present in a sample after x hours, which of the following statements best describes the meaning of f(2) = 12?

The total number of bacteria present in the sample after 12 hours is 2.

The total number of bacteria present in the sample after 6 hours is 2.

The total number of bacteria present in the sample after 2 hours is 12.

The total number of bacteria present in the sample after 6 hours is 12.

Answer :

meerkat18
It is best to identify first the constants. From the function f(2) = 12, 2 here is x which is the number of hours and 12 which is equal to f(x) is the total number of bacteria. The meaning therefore of the function is, "The total number of bacteria present in the sample after 2 hours is 12."
JeanaShupp

Answer: The total number of bacteria present in the sample after 2 hours is 12.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : f(x) is the total number of bacteria present in a sample after x hours,

The meaning of f(2) = 12 is At x= 2 , the  total number of bacteria present in a sample  is 12.

Since x represents the number of hours.

Therefore, the statement that best describes the meaning of f(2) = 12 is :

The total number of bacteria present in the sample after 2 hours is 12.

Other Questions