SOLUTION: Express the exponential equation into a logarithmic equation. x=2^y-2

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Question 212984: Express the exponential equation into a logarithmic equation.
x=2^y-2
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Start by adding +2 to each side:

x=2%5Ey+-2
x%2B2+=+2%5Ey

By definition of logarithms,
log%282%2C+abs%28x%2B2%29%29=y

R^2