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11. The function f(x) = 12(2)* models an insect population after x weeks. To the nearest whole number, what

will the population be after 5 weeks?

User Bhaskar Bhatt
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Answer:

384

Explanation:

We assume your function is supposed to be ...

f(x) = 12(2^x)

When x=5, the value is ...

f(5) = 12(2^5) = 12(32) = 384

There will be 384 insects after 5 weeks.

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