009B Sample Final 3, Problem 3

The population density of trout in a stream is

$\rho (x)=|-x^{2}+6x+16|$

where $\rho$ is measured in trout per mile and $x$ is measured in miles. $x$ runs from 0 to 12.

a) Graph $\rho (x)$ and find the minimum and maximum.

b) Find the total number of trout in the stream.

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Solution:

(a)

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(b)

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(c)

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Final Answer:
(a)
(b)
(c)

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