SOLUTION: How can I solve the equation 2 to the power x equals 2x, algebraically showing full working? I do know that x=1 and x=2 solves it but how do I get them.

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Question 518906: How can I solve the equation
2 to the power x equals 2x,
algebraically showing full working? I do know that x=1 and x=2 solves it but how do I get them.

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Trial and error or look at the graph of y = 2^x versus y = 2x and note where they intersect. Or you could use Newton's method.