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Mike is working on solving the exponential equation 37x = 12; however, he is not quite sure where to start. Using complete sentences, describe how to solve this equation.

 Apr 22, 2016
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37x = 12

 

Take the log of each side.

 

log(37)x = log(12)

 

By a log property, we can write :

 

x log(37)  = log (12)    

 

Divide both sides by log(37)

 

x = log (12) / log(37)   = about 0.688

 

 

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 Apr 22, 2016

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