8. The graph is of a function in the form p(t) = a • bt. What is the function? (2 points 9. Use this function to estimate the boa constrictor population in 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years. (6 points: 2 points for each year, including 1 point for showing your work and 1 point for the answer)

t: Time in years
P(t): Estimated snake population at time t
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10. What pattern do you see in years 2, 3, and 4? How is the snake population changing every year? (2 points

11. How is the snake population changing every two years? (1 point

Making a Decision:
12. Do you think the snake population can continue to grow in this way forever? Why or why not? (2 points)