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What is the exact value of x in the exponential equation 2^−3x − 14 = 35?

 Feb 11, 2016
edited by Guest  Feb 11, 2016
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Solve for x over the real numbers:

2^(-3 x)-14 = 35

Add 14 to both sides:

2^(-3 x) = 49

Take the logarithm base 2 of both sides:

-3 x = (log(49))/(log(2))

Divide both sides by -3:

Answer: |x = -(log(49))/(3 log(2))=-1.87157

 Feb 11, 2016

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