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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Rewriting Exponential Functions

Question 7 • FL-1200330-Algebra 2 CR

Which expression represents the mass of sodium remaining after h half-lives?

Answer
A
S = 0.5(800)h
B
S = 800(0.5)h
C
S = 8000.5h
D
S = 800h + 0.5

Explanation

After each half-life, half of the sodium remains, so the mass is multiplied by 0.5 each time. Starting from 800 units, after h half-lives the mass is S = 800(0.5)^h. Therefore, the correct choice is B, where the exponent h applies to 0.5.

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