A population of insects doubles every month. this particular population started out with 20 insects

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<span>Start with 20
After 1 month, 20 * 2 = 20 * 2^1
After 2 months, (20 * 2) * 2 = 20 * 2^2
After 3 months, (20 * 2^2) * 2 = 20 * 2^3
After x months: 20 * 2^x
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2x+20, x being a month<span>

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