Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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Transcribed Image Text:5) Graph the function f(x) =
Describe the transformation:
= (-)* +3
Technetium-99m Decay
# of 6-hour
time intervals
Modeling Exponential Functions Problems
7) Technetium-99m is a drug taken by a patient and then used to study tumors in the brain, lungs and
other parts of the body. A patient takes a 1000-mg pill. The data below shows how much active
ingredient remains in the body over 6-hour time intervals.
0
1
2
3
Amount of Drug
remaining (mg)
1000
500
250
125
6) Graph the function f(x) = 2x+3
Describe the transformation:
Days
0
1 2 3
4
# of zombies 2 32 128 512
8
a) What is the initial value?
b) What is the growth/decay factor?
c) Write a rule for the function.
8) In television shows and movies you often see scientists studying patterns of data (growth of zombies,
bacteria, etc). Below is a table that shows the number of zombies over a 4-day period.
a) What is the initial value?
b) What is the growth/ decay factor?
c) Write a rule for the function.
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