Solving Exponential Equations with Different Bases
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Examples, solutions, videos, worksheets, and activities to help PreCalculus students learn how to solve exponential equations with different bases.
Simple Exponential Equations
Steps to solving a simple exponential equation.
Examples:
1. Solve 2x = 9
2. Solve 42x+5 = 4
3. Solve 2 ˙ 32x-5 - 3 = 7
Techniques For Solving Exponential Equations Part 1
This lesson shows how to solve exponential equations when the powers cannot be changed into powers with the same base.
Example:
Solve 53x-5 = 3x-2
Techniques For Solving Exponential Equations Part 2
This lesson shows how to use substitution to solve exponential equations when the powers cannot be changed into powers with the same base.
Examples:
3. Solve 22x - 2x = 12
3. Solve 42x - 5(4x) - 8 = 0
More Lessons for PreCalculus
Math Worksheets
Examples, solutions, videos, worksheets, and activities to help PreCalculus students learn how to solve exponential equations with different bases.
Simple Exponential Equations
Steps to solving a simple exponential equation.
Examples:
1. Solve 2x = 9
2. Solve 42x+5 = 4
3. Solve 2 ˙ 32x-5 - 3 = 7
This lesson shows how to solve exponential equations when the powers cannot be changed into powers with the same base.
Example:
Solve 53x-5 = 3x-2
This lesson shows how to use substitution to solve exponential equations when the powers cannot be changed into powers with the same base.
Examples:
3. Solve 22x - 2x = 12
3. Solve 42x - 5(4x) - 8 = 0
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