The function models the number of bacteria in a culture hours after an initial count was taken. Which of the following is the best interpretation of "" in this context?
The number of bacteria in the culture is estimated to be 8,000 more after 12 hours.
The number of bacteria in the culture is estimated to be 12,000 after 8 hours.
The number of bacteria in the culture is estimated to increase by 8,000 every 12 hours.
The number of bacteria in the culture is estimated to be 12,000 at the initial count.
