SOLUTION: The mass of a radioactive element at time x is given by the equation below, where c is the original mass and h is the half-life of the element. The half-life of a substance is 3.1

Question 1058423: The mass of a radioactive element at time x is given by the equation below, where c is the original mass and h is the half-life of the element. The half-life of a substance is 3.1 years. How long will it take for 50 grams to decay to 8 grams? (Round your answer to one decimal place.)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Use halflife:

How long to reach 8 grams?

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