Linear Functions

SAT Math· difficulty 3/5

The number of bacteria in a culture grows linearly: N(h)=200+50hN(h) = 200 + 50h, where hh is hours. What does 5050 represent?

  • A

    Initial bacteria count

  • B

    Hours until 50 bacteria

  • C

    Total bacteria after one hour

  • D

    Bacteria added per hour

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Explanation

The slope 5050 is the rate of change: bacteria added per hour.

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