The linear growth equation and graph show a population
that is growing at a constant rate.
N(t)
30.
20
10-
2
N(t) = mt + N(0)
4
t
6
8
10
Given that the starting population, N(0), is 5 and has a growth rate, m, of 2
individuals per unit of time, what will the population be at 20 units of time?