Question

The amount of a radioactive isotope decays in half every year. The amount of the isotope can be modeled by f(x) = 346(one half)x and f(1) = 173. What does the 346 represent?

The starting amount of the isotope
The amount of the isotope after one year
The rate the isotope decreases
The number of years that have passed

Answer 1

I think it is B
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Answer 2

I can't decide if this is chem or math lol

Answer 3

math

Answer 4

its algebra 2

Answer 5

The starting amount of the isotope I think ._.

Answer 6

Pretty sure ._., but only like 85-90% sure

Answer 7

x'D

Answer 8

ok thanks

Answer 9

np :)