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College Algebra (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305652231

Author:R. David Gustafson, Jeff Hughes

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Chapter5: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section5.2: Applications Of Exponential Functions

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1. A 50-mg sample of a radioactive substance decays to 34
mg after 30 days. How long will it take for there to be 2 mg
remaining?

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