SOLUTION: Solve the equation: 3^x-2=7^x

Question 759927: Solve the equation: 3^x-2=7^x
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the equation: 3^x-2=7^x
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Take the log of both sides:
(x-2)*log(3) = x*log(7)
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x[log3-log7] = 2log(3)
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x = log(9)/[log(3/7]
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x = -2.5932
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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