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OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e §10.5 Solve Exponential and Logarithmic Equations · Try It 14 · Algebra · Exponentials & logarithms

Solve Exponential and Logarithmic Equations · Try It 14

Researchers recorded that a certain bacteria population declined from 700,000 to 400,000 in 5 hours after the administration of medication. At this rate of decay, how many bacteria will there be 24 hours from the start of the experiment?

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OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e · §10.5 Solve Exponential and Logarithmic Equations · Try It 14

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