The "Forgetting Curve" for Memorizing Nonsense Syllables Is Given by Equation

question 46

Essay

The "forgetting curve" for memorizing nonsense syllables is given by equation below, where R is the percentage who remember the syllables after t seconds.
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In how many seconds would only 10% of the students remember? Round your answer to the nearest second.
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Solve for the exact value of t in terms of R.

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Definitions:

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