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In 1989, research scientists
published a model for predicting the cumulative number of AIDS cases reported
in the United States:
a(t)
= 155 { (t-1980)/10}3 , (thousands)
where t is the year. This
paper was considered a "relief", since there was a fear the correct model
would be of exponential type. Pick two data points predicted by he research
model a(t) to construct a new exponential model b(t) for the number of
cumulative AIDS cases. Using a graphing device, sketch a(t) and b(t) simultaneously;
discuss how the two models differ and explain the use of the word "relief".
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