Start with 2 rabbits. Each pair has 4 babies per month. What's the equation ? I already figured out how many rabbits are in each month. I just need an equation.

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anonymous · Answer

$$2*4^{n}=rabbits$$

anonymous · Answer

Month 0= 2  rabbits
Month 1= 6
Month 2=18
Month 3= 54

anonymous · Answer

That doesn't work

paxpolaris · Answer

divide your numbers by 2 ... that might make the answer more obvious

anonymous · Answer

It is not a plus its a multiplicacion:
$$2*4^0=2$$
$$2*4^1=8$$
$$2*4^2=32$$
And so on...

anonymous · Answer

Where are you getting the 8 from? It's 6 rabbits for month 2

anonymous · Answer

I thought it was exponential

paxpolaris · Answer

Month 0: 2  rabbits = 1 pair
Month 1: 6              = 3 pair
Month 2:18             = 9 pair
Month 3= 54          = 27 pair

is the pattern more obvious now ...

anonymous · Answer

I get the pattern. I need a equation

paxpolaris · Answer

2*3^x

anonymous · Answer

THAT WORKS. YOU ARE SO SMART. YOU RE SO SMART OH MY GOD. THANK YOU. IM CRYING. (I get emotional okay)

anonymous · Answer

that works for almost everyone of them except month 0.

anonymous · Answer

is it okay if it doesn't work for month 0??

anonymous · Answer

Month 
$$2*3^0=2*1=2$$

anonymous · Answer

Oh yeah. Totally forgot it equals 1. Thank you! You two are my heroes.