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8. 8. Let's say a substance has a half-life of eight days. If there are 40 grams present now, how much is left after three days?
8. 8. Let's say a substance has a half-life of eight days. If there are 40 grams present now, how much is left after three days?
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Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN:
9780134463216
Author: Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher:
PEARSON
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P Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
1 Equations And Inequalities
2 Functions And Graphs
3 Polynomial And Rational Functions
4 Exponential And Logarithmic Functions
5 Trigonometric Functions
6 Analytic Trigonometry
7 Additional Topics In Trigonometry
8 Systems Of Equations And Inequalities
9 Matrices And Determinants
10 Conic Sections And Analytic Geometry
11 Sequences, Induction, And Probability
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P.1 Algebraic Expressions, Mathematical Models, And Real Numbers
P.2 Exponents And Scientific Notation
P.3 Radicals And Rational Exponents
P.4 Polynomials
P.5 Factoring Polynomials
P.6 Rational Expressions
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