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For the half life: the half life is the solution (t) of the equation: a/2= ae^-3.392t
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For the half life: the half life is the solution (t) of the equation: a/2= ae^-3.392t

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The given equation for the half life is

(a)/(2) =a e^(-3.392t)

Divide each side by a to obtain

(1)/(2)= e^(-3.392t)

Take the natural log of each side to obtain
ln(1/2) = -3.392t
Therefore

t= (ln(1/2))/(-3.392) =0.2043

Answer: t = 0.2043
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