SOLUTION: I have no idea how to come at this problem the first thought was to put everything on one side, but from there i was lost. please help {{{log (7,-x) = x^2-14}}}

Question 164566: I have no idea how to come at this problem the first thought was to put everything on one side, but from there i was lost. please help

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log7(-x) = x^2-14
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Write the left side as [log(-x)]/[log(7)].
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Graph the left side and the right side on the same coordinate axes
and find the point(s) of intersection.
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I get x = -3.8328...
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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