SOLUTION: An exponential decay function y(t)=y(0)e^(-kt) models the amount of drug in the blood t hours after and initial dose of y(0)=100mg is administered. Assume that the half life of the

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Hi,

y(t)=y(0)e^(-kt)

 .5 = e^(-16k) find k

 ln(.5) = -16k

 ln(.5)/-16 = .0433