What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (3, 8) and (12, 1)? a. -9/7 b. -7/9 c. 7/9 d. 9/7

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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)

Percent increase and decrease. original number: 45 new number: 18