Differentiate the functions in Problems 152 with respect to the independent variable f (x) = e3x
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Radioactive Decay Suppose W(t) denotes the amount of a radioactive material left after time t. Assume that W(0) = 5 and W(1) = 2. (a) Find the differential equation that describes this situation. (b) How much material is left at time t = 3? (c) What is the half-life of the material?
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The first step in solving 4.6 problem number 73 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Radioactive Decay Suppose W(t) denotes the amount of a radioactive material left after time t. Assume that W(0) = 5 and W(1) = 2. (a) Find the differential equation that describes this situation. (b) How much material is left at time t = 3? (c) What is the half-life of the material?
From the textbook chapter Derivatives of Exponential Functions you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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