Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Chapter5: Inverse, Exponential, And Logarithmic Functions
Section5.6: Exponential And Logarithmic Equations
Problem 70E
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![Radioactive Decay Phosphorus-32 (P-32) has a half-life of 14.2 days. If 250 g of this substance are present initially, find the amount Q(t) present
after t days. (Round your growth constant to four decimal places.)
Q(t) =
What amount (in grams) will be left after 7.4 days? (Round your answer to three decimal places.)
g
How fast (in grams per day) is the P-32 decaying when t = 7.4? (Round your answer to three decimal places.)
g/day](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fd82cb46d-c60d-4b98-a928-9b63c50d53e7%2F4224c54f-f01b-4d37-9ce8-8f8fbe9327d6%2Fl82nlu_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:Radioactive Decay Phosphorus-32 (P-32) has a half-life of 14.2 days. If 250 g of this substance are present initially, find the amount Q(t) present
after t days. (Round your growth constant to four decimal places.)
Q(t) =
What amount (in grams) will be left after 7.4 days? (Round your answer to three decimal places.)
g
How fast (in grams per day) is the P-32 decaying when t = 7.4? (Round your answer to three decimal places.)
g/day
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