The explicit formula that models this situation is: [B_n = 13(1 + 0.47)^n] Where: - (B_n) represents the amount of bacteria after (n) days - 13 is the initial amount of bacteria - 0.47 is the increase percentage - (n) is the number of days that have passed
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