The dynamics of an age-structured population are modeled in a later section. For certain parameter values the long-term per capita growth rate of the population is given by r = 1/2(1 + \sqrt{1+8s} ),
where s is the annual survival probability of juveniles.
(a) Approximate the growth rate with a Taylor polynomial of degree one (linear approximation) centered at 0. (b) Approximate the growth rate with a Taylor polynomial of degree two centered at 0.

Use properties to rewrite the given equation. which equations have the same solution as 2.3p – 10.1 = 6.5p – 4 – 0.01p?

Barbara deposited $300 in the bank. if the bank pays her simple interest at the rate of 4 percent per year, how much money will she have in her account at the end of 9 months?

Bella want to know what the students at her school think of her show. which is the best group to survey to find this information a. go to the mall and ask all of the students she recognizes from school b. ask her viewers to call in durning an episode of the show c. get a list of students at her school from the office and use a random number generator to pick 30 of them d. get a list of students at her school from the office and pick the first 30 students on the list