The function f( x) = 10,000-1,500x can be used to predict the number of termites in an area x days after the area has been treated. How many termites are predicted in the area after 5 days?

1 Answer
Dec 11, 2017

2500

Explanation:

Here, because we want to know the number after 5 days, and x is the number of days, we have to find the value of f(5)

Let x=5

f(5)=10000-1500(5)

=10000-7500

=2500