SOLUTION: i need help solve this equation 20(1.05)^x=80+10x

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Question 231152: i need help solve this equation 20(1.05)^x=80+10x
Answer by stanbon(26279) About Me  (Show Source):
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solve this equation 20(1.05)^x=80+10x
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That is exponential on the left side and linear on the right side.
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Graph both on the same coordinate system and find the point(s) of
intersection.
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The line intersects the curve at x = 76.8017... and at -6.5468...
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Cheers,
Stan H.