SOLUTION: Solve the exponential equations algebraically. show steps 3^x=2^(x-1) \

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Question 690227: Solve the exponential equations algebraically. show steps

3^x=2^(x-1)
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There are a number of ways to go about this one, but this way is rather tidy. Use your built-in Windows or Mac scientific calculator if you need a numeric approximation.





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Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use natural log

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==> distribute the ln(2) on the right
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==> factor out the x
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x =
x = -1.709511291
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