College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.8 - Exponential Growth and Decay Models; Newton's Law: Logistic Growth and Decay Models - 6.8 Assess Your Understanding - Page 486: 4

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$A(t)=A_{0}e^{kt},$ $A_{0}$ is the Initial amount. $k$ is negative number. a. From the formula $A(t)=A_{0}e^{-0.087t},$ Whereas $A_0$ is the Initial amount and $A(t)$ is the amount remaining after $t$ days. The decay rate is, $k=-0.087.$ b.$A(9)=100e^{-0.087\times 9}=45.7,$ c. $A(t)=100e^{-0.087t}=70,$ $e^{-0.087t}=0.7,$ $-0.087t=\ln{0.7},$ $t=4.1,$ d. $A(t)=100e^{-0.087t}=50,$ $e^{-0.087t}=0.5,$ $-0.087t=\ln{0.5},$ $t=7.97$
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