The linear growth equation and graph show a population
that is growing at a constant rate.
N(t) = mt + N(0)
N(1)
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t
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Given that the starting population, N(0), is 25 and has a growth rate, m, of 2
individuals per unit of time, what will the population be at 20 units of time?