Last year, 150 cases were reported of a new infectious disease. it has been predicted that the number will double every year. how many cases will be reported in the ninth year?

38,400

Step-by-step explanation:

This is  a geometric sequence requiring that the 9th term be computed. The nth term of a geometric sequence is given as

Tn = ar^n-1

where Tn is the nth term, a is the first term, r is the common ratio of then sequence

r = T2/T1

where T2 and T1 are the second and first terms respectively

Given that last year, 150 cases were reported of a new infectious disease. It has been predicted that the number will double every year. It means that

a = 150, r = 2

therefore, the 9th term which is the value in the 9th year

= 150 * 2^9-1

= 150 * 256

= 38,400

set each factor equal to 0

4x-3 = 0

2x-1 = 0

solve for x.

4x-3=0

4x=3

x= 3/4

solve for x. 

2x-1= 0

2x= 1

x= 1/2

your answer should be 1/2 is less than or equal to x and 3/4 is greater than or equal to x