Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 7 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 7-1 Exploring Exponential Models - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 440: 37

Answer

The decay factor is: $0.45$

Work Step by Step

Our aim is to convert percentage into a decimal form. Simplify: $-55 \%=-\dfrac{55}{100} =-0.55$ Therefore, the decay factor is: $1-0.55=0.45$
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