Element X is a radioactive isotope such that every 16 years, its mass decreases by half. Given that the initial mass of a sample of Element X is 5900 grams, how much of the element would remain after 27 years, to the nearest whole number?

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answer:   x (x+6)^2, choice b

discussion:

factor x out of the equation:

x^3 + 12x^2 + 36x = x (x^2 + 12x + 36).

note that 6+6 = 12 and 6*6 = 36 so the above factors into:

x (x+6)^2

which is choice b

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mrb

combine all like terms then its just a 2 step equation

c

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