Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 7 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 7.6 Solve Exponential and Logarithmic Equations - 7.6 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 520: 49

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Given: $10^{3x-8}=2^{5-x}\\3x-8=(5-x)\log(2)\\3x-8=5\log(2)-x\log(2)\\3x+x\log(2)=5\log(2)+8\\x(3+\log(2))=5\log(2)+8\\x=\frac{5\log(2)+8}{\log(2)+3}$
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