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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §6.7 Exponential and Logarithmic Models · Exercise 39 · Algebra · Exponentials & logarithms

Exponential and Logarithmic Models · Exercise 39

Use this scenario: A tumor is injected with grams of Iodine-125, which has a decay rate of per day.

The half-life of Erbium-165 is hours. What is the hourly decay rate? Express the decimal result to four decimal places and the percentage to two decimal places.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §6.7 Exponential and Logarithmic Models · Exercise 39

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