#1255 · Algebra · Exponentials & logarithms

Exponential parameter equation

Solve the equation $x^{n} + 6 = 5 x^{\frac{n}{2}}$ .

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H. S. Hall & S. R. Knight, Higher Algebra (1891) · Ch. X. Miscellaneous Equations, Examples X.a, No. 5

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Checked against the answer in H. S. Hall & S. R. Knight, Higher Algebra (1891).