If a quantity grows/decays at a rate proportional to its size, its growth can be expressed as dQ/dt = rQ, where Q is the amount and r is the constant of proportionality. Solve for the amount of Q, at a given time t.

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If a quantity grows/decays at a rate proportional to its size, its growth can be expressed as dQ/dt = rQ, where Q is
the amount and r is the constant of proportionality. Solve for the amount of Q, at a given time t.
Select the correct response:
Q = rt + C
Q = Cert
Q = Crt
Q = e" + Ct
Transcribed Image Text:If a quantity grows/decays at a rate proportional to its size, its growth can be expressed as dQ/dt = rQ, where Q is the amount and r is the constant of proportionality. Solve for the amount of Q, at a given time t. Select the correct response: Q = rt + C Q = Cert Q = Crt Q = e" + Ct
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