It is known that a certain kind of algae in the Dead Sea can double in population after 3 days. Suppose that the population of algae grows exponentially, beginning now with a population of 2,000. Find an expression for P(t), the size of the population of algae at time t.

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4. It is known that a certain kind of algae in the Dead Sea can double in population after 3 days. Suppose that the population of algae grows exponentially, beginning now with a population of 2,000. Find an expression for P(t), the size of the population of algae at time t.

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