A gardener can increase the number of dahlia plants in an annual garden by either buying new bulbs each year or dividing the existing bulbs to create new plants. The table to the right shows the expected number of bulbs for each method. Part A: From the situation below, write a function to model the expected number of plants for each year for Method A: Buying New Bulbs.

Part B: From the situation below, write a function to model the expected number of plants for each year for Method B: Divide Existing Bulbs.

Part C: From the situation below, Use the functions to find the expected number of plants in 10 years for each method. (2 answers required)