Question

question 2 (1 point) (02.02 lc) if f(x) is the total number of bacteria present in a sample after x hours, which of the following statements best describes the meaning of f(2)=12? a the total number of bacteria present in the sample after 12 hours is 2. b the total number of bacteria present in the sample after 6 hours is 2. c the total number of bacteria present in the sample after 2 hours is 12. d the total number of bacteria present in the sample after 6 hours is 12.

Explanation:

The function \(f(x)\) represents the total number of bacteria in a sample after \(x\) hours. When \(x = 2\) and \(f(2)=12\), it means the total number of bacteria present in the sample after 2 hours is 12.

Answer:

C. The total number of bacteria present in the sample after 2 hours is 12.