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the function f(x)=5(2)x represents number of bacteria, f(x), growing in a culture after x hours. How many bacteria are in the culture after 3 hours?

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Answer: 40

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Step-by-step explanation:

Assuming the function is f(x) = 5(2)^x, then we replace every x with 3. Then we use the order of operations PEMDAS to simplify. Or we can use a calculator to simplify in one step.

f(x) = 5(2)^x

f(3) = 5(2)^3

f(3) = 5(8)

f(3) = 40

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