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What are the solutions of the equation? 16x^2 + 24x + 5 = 5 a. 1/4, 5/4 b. -1/4, -5/4 c. -1/4, 5/4 d. 1/4 , -5/4

Acolony contains 1500 bacteria. the population increases at a rate of 115% each hour. if x represents the number of hours elapsed, which function represents the scenario? f(x) = 1500(1.15)" f(x) = 1500(115) f(x) = 1500(2.15) f(x) = 1500(215)