The sequence \(X_n\) is defined as follows: \(X_n=2X_{n-1}-1\) whenever \(n\) is an integer greater than \(1.\) If

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The sequence \(X_n\) is defined as follows: \(X_n=2X_{n-1}-1\) whenever \(n\) is an integer greater than \(1.\) If \(X_1=3,\) what is the value of \(X_{20}-X_{19}?\)

(A) \(2^{16}\)

(B) \(2^{17}\)

(C) \(2^{18}\)

(D) \(2^{19}\)

(E) \(2^{20}\)

Answer: D

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