2. The amount of a radioactive substance A decays according to the exponential equation A = 30e"t. If it is known that at time t years, A = 20, find the value of r. (round your answer to the nearest thousandth)

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2. The amount of a radioactive substance A decays according to the exponential equation
A = 30e"t. If it is known that at time t = 5 years, A = 20, find the value of r. (round your
answer to the nearest thousandth)
Transcribed Image Text:2. The amount of a radioactive substance A decays according to the exponential equation A = 30e"t. If it is known that at time t = 5 years, A = 20, find the value of r. (round your answer to the nearest thousandth)
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