(1 point) Nicotine leaves the body at a constant rate. At a time of 2 hours after smoking a cigarette, 52 mg of nicotine remain in a person's body; 7 hours later (9 hours after smoking the cigarette), there are 13 mg of nicotine in the body. (a) Find a formula for the amount of nicotine A left in the body t hours after smoking a cigarette. A = f(t) = help (formulas) (b) How much nicotine is in the body immediately after smoking. help (numbers) (c) How much nicotine is in the body 6 hours after smoking.

(1 point) Nicotine leaves the body at a constant rate. At a time of 2 hours after smoking a cigarette, 52 mg of nicotine remain in a person's body; 7 hours later (9 hours after smoking the cigarette), there are 13 mg of nicotine in the body. (a) Find a formula for the amount of nicotine A left in the body t hours after smoking a cigarette. A = f(t) = help (formulas) (b) How much nicotine is in the body immediately after smoking. help (numbers) (c) How much nicotine is in the body 6 hours after smoking.

College Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337282291

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter1: Equations, Inequalities, And Mathematical Modeling

Section1.2: Linear Equations In One Variable

Problem 72E: Flood Control A river is 8 feet above its flood stage. The water is receding at a rate of 3 inches...

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