Write an exponential equation. The drug dosage is 500mg. The drug is eliminated at a rate of 5.2% per hour. D=the amount of drug in milligrams and t=time in hours

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17 June, 13:29

Write an exponential equation. The drug dosage is 500mg. The drug is eliminated at a rate of 5.2% per hour. D=the amount of drug in milligrams and t=time in hours

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Rishi Moody · Answer 1

Each hour, the amout remaining is multiplied by

... 1 - 5.2% = 0.948

Your exponential equation can be written as

... amount = (starting amount) * (hourly multiplier) ^ (number of hours)

... D = 500*0.948^t