An initial population of 8 wolves increases by 9% each year. The function f (x) = abx models this situation. Which value does x represent in the function when determining the population after 6 years?

Answer: x represents time

Step-by-step explanation:

f (x) = abˣ

a represents the initial population b represents the rate (in decimal form) x represents time

f (x) = abˣ

a = 8 b = 9% =.09 x = 6

f (6) = 8 (1 +.09) ⁶

= 8 (1.677)

= 13.4

In 6 years, the population of the wolves will be 13