How does the method of substitution work?

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.

Suppose a gym membership has an initial enrollment fee of $75 and then a fee of $29 a month. which equation models the cost, c, of the gym membership for m months?

The price of a dozen eggs was $1.63. suppose the price increases m dollars per dozen and then the price decreases $0.12 per dozen. which expression represents the current price of eggs after the two price changes?