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Question 323190: I need help doing this problem. Thank you
6^2t=7200
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assume it's 6%5E%282t%29 = 7200
log%286%5E%282t%29%29 = log%287200%29
2t*log(6) = log(7200)
:
.77815(2t) = 3.857
:
1.5563t = 3.857
t = 3.857%2F1.5563
t = 2.4783
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Check solution on a calc, enter: 6^(2*2.4783) = 7194 ~ 7200