Find three consecutive positive integers such that the square of the first is equal to the third

Ariana starts with 100 milligrams of a radioactive substance. the amount of the substance decreases by 20% each week for a number of weeks, w. the expression 100(1−0.2)w finds the amount of radioactive substance remaining after w weeks. which statement about this expression is true? a) it is the difference between the initial amount and the percent decrease. b) it is the difference between the initial amount and the decay factor after w weeks. c) it is the initial amount raised to the decay factor after w weeks. d) it is the product of the initial amount and the decay factor after w weeks.

(x-5)1/2+5=2 what is a possible solution?

Type the correct answer in each box. spell all the words correctly, and use numerals instead of words for numbers. if necessary, use / for the fraction bar(s).