Slope is defined simply as delta y over delta x or the change in y over the change of x. We need to decided what points is going to be the start or the end. Typically, the point farther to the right of the graph is considered the end point.
Start: (1, 7)
End: (10, 1)
Answer: a - 4.512 hours
b - 1.94 hours
Step-by-step explanation:
Given,
a) A(t) = 10 (0.7)^t
To determine when 2mg is left in the body
We would have,
A(t) = 2, therefore
2 = 10(0.7)^t
0.7^t =2÷10
0.7^t = 0.2
Take the log of both sides,
Log (0.7)^t = log 0.2
t log 0.7 = log 0.2
t = log 0.2/ 0.7
t = 4.512 hours
Thus it will take 4.512 hours for 2mg to be left in the body.
b) Half life
Let A(t) = 1/2 A(0)
Thus,
1/2 A(0) = A(0)0.7^t
Divide both sides by A(0)
1/2 = 0.7^t
0.7^t = 0.5
Take log of both sides
Log 0.7^t = log 0.5
t log 0.7 = log 0.5
t = log 0.5/log 0.7
t = 1.94 hours
Therefore, the half life of the drug is 1.94 hours
B(the student was a freshman or received a C)
