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10. The half-life of a radioactive substance is 15
years.
Write an equation that can be used to determine
the amount, s(t), of 200 grams of this substance
that remains after t years. (2 points)
Determine algebraically, to the nearest year, how
long it will take for 1/10 of this substance to
remain. (3 points)

Respuesta :

Answer:

s(t)=200(1/2)^t/13

Step-by-step explanation:

Here's answer:

https://www.nysedregents.org/algebratwo/619/algtwo62019-mrs.pdf

The number of years it will take for  1/10 of this substance to remain is; 50 years

What is the half life formula?

The half life formula is;

N(t) = N₀(¹/₂)^(t/t_1/2)

where;

N(t) is quantity of the substance remaining

N₀ is initial amount of substance

t is time elapsed

t_1/2 is half life

Thus;

S(t) = 200(¹/₂)^(t/15)

We want to find the time it will take 1/10 of the substance to remain. Thus;

1/10 = (200/200)(¹/₂)^(t/15)

1/10 = (¹/₂)^(t/15)

t/15 = In(1/10)/In(¹/₂)

t/15 = 3.32193

t = 49.88 ≈ 50 years

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