SOLUTION: Solve the exponential equation. Use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation,correct to two decimal places, for the solution. 4^x+6=6

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Question 245545: Solve the exponential equation. Use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation,correct to two decimal places, for the solution.
4^x+6=6
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Solve the exponential equation. Use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation,correct to two decimal places, for the solution.
4^(x+6) = 6
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Take the log of both sides:
(x+6)*log(4) = log(6)
x+6 = [log(6)/log(4)]
x = [log(6)/log(4)]-6
x = -4.708
Cheers,
Stan H.