The function f(x)=5^wedge x+2,500 models the number of computer chips produced by a manufacturing plant each month during its first year. How many computer chips was the plant able to produce in month 3?

To find the number of computer chips produced in month 3, we need to substitute x = 3 into the function f(x) = 5^x + 2,500.<br /><br />f(3) = 5^3 + 2,500<br /> = 125 + 2,500<br /> = 2,625<br /><br />Therefore, the plant was able to produce 2,625 computer chips in month 3.