Solve the problem.A certain radioactive isotope has a half-life of approximately 850 years. How many years to the nearest year would be required for a given amount of this isotope to decay to 20% of that amount?

A. 274 years
B. 1974 years
C. 1954 years
D. 680 years


Answer: B

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Provide an appropriate response.Consider the functions f(x) = 3x2 - 17x + 20 and g(x) = 3x2 - 5x. Find (x).

A. , x ? 0
B. , x ? - , 0
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