Element X is a radioactive isotope such that every 14 years, its mass decreases by half. Given that the initial mass of a sample of Element X is 80 grams, how much of the element would remain after 18 years, to the nearest whole number?

Drag each scenario to show whether the final result will be greater than the original value, less than the original value, or the same as the original value. 1. a 25% decrease followed by a 50% increase 2. a 20% decrease followed by a 25% increase

In the diagram, points d and e are marked by drawing arcs of equal size centered at b such that the arcs intersect ba and bc. then, intersecting arcs of equal size are drawn centered at points d and e. point p is located at the intersection of these arcs. based on this construction, m , and m

Mike wants to make meatloaf. his recipe uses a total of 8 pounds of meat. if he uses a 3 to 1 ratio of beef to pork, how much pork will he use? enter your answer as a mixed number in simplest terms.