Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.4 - Exponential Growth and Decay functions - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 564: 3

Answer

The number of time intervals is determined by dividing the number of years by the number of years in one half-life. Example: 50 years and 10 years per half life $50/10 =5$ half-lives

Work Step by Step

The rate of decay is 50% since the term half-life designates how long it takes for half of the substance to decay.
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