Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 5 - Exponential Functions - 5.2 Solving Equations Using Exponent Rules - 5.2 Exercises - Page 438: 46

Answer

$t =2$

Work Step by Step

$-4(3^{t}) = -36$ $3^{t} = 9$ $3^{t} = 3^{2}$ $t = 2$ Check: $ -4(3^{2})$ $ = -4(9)$ $= -36$
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