6. The equation A(n) = 50 (1/2) n gives the amount, A, in milligrams, of Pu-239 remaining after n 24-year half-life periods. Claudia says, "I can write a simpler form of this equation: A(n) = 50(2)-n." Do you think Claudia's model is valid? Explain your thinking. Why does it give Senec

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6. The equation A(n) = 50 (1/2) n gives the amount, A, in milligrams, of Pu-239 remaining after n 24-year
half-life periods.
Claudia says, "I can write a simpler form of this equation: A(n) = 50(2)-n."
think Claudia's model is valid? Explain your thinking.
Do you
Why does it give
Senec
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