Solve the exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same ba

Tazmin Horton

Tazmin Horton

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2021-09-11

Solve the exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents.
7x26=7

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Bentley Leach

Bentley Leach

Skilled2021-09-12Added 109 answers

To solve the exponential equation: 7x26=7
Solution:
7x26=7
On simplifying further we get:
7x26=7
7x26=712
Now, base(7) is same both sides, so equating exponents:
x26=12
2(x2)=6
2x4=6
2x=6+4
x=5
ANswer x=5

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