OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §6.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations · Try It 1 · Algebra · Exponentials & logarithms

Exponential and Logarithmic Equations · Try It 1

Solve $2 (5^{x}) = 12$ .
Isolate the exponential term on one side.
Take ln or log of each side.
Use the Power Property to get the x as a factor, not an exponent.
Solve for x. Give an exact answer and approximate. Check.

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