Question

The city of Smyrna has a flea population that has been doubling every year. If there are about 100,200 fleas this year, how many will there be 3 years from now? Indicate the step where a variable is defined, the equation used to solve, and the final answer.

Answer 1

100,200(2)^3 = 801,600

Explanation:

Answer 2

the equation for this is 100,200(2)^n where n is the number of years

so in 3 years the population will be 100,200(2)^3 = 801,600