You have not answered. R(t) = 340 - 0.5 Rewrite this in the form R(t) = Rgekt. Round k to 4 decimals. Ro = . and k Is this an exponential growth or exponential decay function? O A. Exponential decay OB. Exponential growth Answers

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### Exponential Functions: Growth and Decay

**Given Function:**

\[ R(t) = 340 \cdot 0.5^t \]

**Task:**

Rewrite this function in the form:

\[ R(t) = R_0 e^{kt} \]

Round \( k \) to 4 decimal places.

* Inputs to fill: 
  * \( R_0 = \_\_\_\_\_ \)
  * \( k = \_\_\_\_\_ \)

**Question:**

Determine whether the function represents exponential growth or decay.

- A. Exponential decay
- B. Exponential growth

**Answer Section:**

|        | Answer |
|--------|--------|
|        |        |
|        |        |
|        |        |

**Important Note:**

When changing the base from a constant to the natural base \( e \), it is essential to determine:

- \( R_0 \) is the initial value (340 in this case).
- The constant 0.5 indicates a factor of decay, as it is less than 1.

Finally, calculate \( k \) using the properties of exponents and logarithms, particularly:

\[ 0.5 = e^k \]

Use this equation to find \( k \). Use the natural logarithm to solve for \( k \):

\[ k = \ln(0.5) \]

Once calculated, round \( k \) to four decimal places. Determine the nature of the function based on the value of the base (in this case, decay because 0.5 < 1).
Transcribed Image Text:### Exponential Functions: Growth and Decay **Given Function:** \[ R(t) = 340 \cdot 0.5^t \] **Task:** Rewrite this function in the form: \[ R(t) = R_0 e^{kt} \] Round \( k \) to 4 decimal places. * Inputs to fill: * \( R_0 = \_\_\_\_\_ \) * \( k = \_\_\_\_\_ \) **Question:** Determine whether the function represents exponential growth or decay. - A. Exponential decay - B. Exponential growth **Answer Section:** | | Answer | |--------|--------| | | | | | | | | | **Important Note:** When changing the base from a constant to the natural base \( e \), it is essential to determine: - \( R_0 \) is the initial value (340 in this case). - The constant 0.5 indicates a factor of decay, as it is less than 1. Finally, calculate \( k \) using the properties of exponents and logarithms, particularly: \[ 0.5 = e^k \] Use this equation to find \( k \). Use the natural logarithm to solve for \( k \): \[ k = \ln(0.5) \] Once calculated, round \( k \) to four decimal places. Determine the nature of the function based on the value of the base (in this case, decay because 0.5 < 1).
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