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Describing Values Describe what the values of $C$ and $k$ represent in the exponential growth and decay model $y=C e^{k t} .$
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This is a model for exponential growth and decay. Here, $y$ is the quantity that is growing or decaying, $t$ is the time, $C$ is the initial value of $y$ when $t=0$, and $k$ is the proportionality constant. Show more…
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