
Sugar C.
asked 04/23/20Calculus question
The concentration, C in milligrams per litre, of a tracer chemical in the bloodstream t hours after its injection, is given by the formula Ct = e-t-e-3t. Determine the maximum concentration of the chemical. When does this occur?
1 Expert Answer

John M. answered 04/23/20
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I don't understand the formula. It looks like Ct = e-t-e-3t
Derivative is -e-t + 3e-3t = 0
et = e3t/3
1 = e2t/3
e2t = 3
ln(e2t ) = ln(3)
2t = ln(3)
t = ln(3) / 2
Sugar C.
Yes ! I'm sorry about the formatting but the formula you have is right. Just a quick question what does "In" represent ? Thank you :)04/23/20
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William W.
Can you clarify the function C(t)? Is it perhaps e^t divided by e^(3t)04/23/20