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Define x :
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Let the smallest number be x.
The other two numbers will be x+1 and x+2.
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Construct equation :
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The sum of all 3 numbers is 78
⇒ x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 78
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Solve x :
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x + x + 1 + x + 2 = 78
3x + 3 = 78
3x = 78 - 3
3x = 75
x = 25
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Answer: Smallest number = 25
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Answer:
nj +k = p
Step-by-step explanation:
n = (p-k)/j
Multiply each side by j
nj = (p-k)/j *j
nj = p-k
Add k to each side
nj +k p-k+k
nj +k = p
Answer:
22.38 g of silicone-32 will be present in 300 years.
Step-by-step explanation:
A radioactive half-life refers to the amount of time it takes for half of the original isotope to decay and its given by

where,
= quantity of the substance remaining
= initial quantity of the substance
= time elapsed
= half life of the substance
From the information given we know:
- The initial quantity of silicone-32 is 30 g.
- The time elapsed is 300 years.
- The half life of silicone-32 is 710 years.
So, to find the quantity of silicone-32 remaining we apply the above equation

22.38 g of silicone-32 will be present in 300 years.