The amount remaining A, in grams, of a radioactive substance is a function of time t measured in years.  The equation of change for A is

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A: What can you conclude about the function ?B: If  there are initially 48 grams of the substance present, find a formula that gives A in terms of t. Write your answer using the alternative form for an exponential function.C: How long will it take before only of the original amount is left?



What will be an ideal response?


A: A is an exponential function with decay factor .

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C: 27.47 years


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