Algebra II.3.C.22 - Choosing a Model – Exit Ticket

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2 questions

The amount of caffeine in a patient’s bloodstream decreases by half every 3.5
hours. A latte contains 150 mg of caffeine, which is absorbed into the
bloodstream almost immediately.

Use the information to answer the questions below.

What type of function models the caffeine level in the patient’s bloodstream at time t hours after drinking the latte? Explain how you know.

Do you have enough information to find a model that is appropriate for this situation? Either find a model or explain what other information you would need to do so.

From EngageNY.org of the New York State Education Department. Grade Algebra II Mathematics Module 3, Topic C, Lesson 22. Internet. Available from https://www.engageny.org/resource/algebra-ii-modul...; accessed 21/Apr/2016.