SOLUTION: i need help solve this equation 20(1.05)^x=80+10x

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Question 231152: i need help solve this equation 20(1.05)^x=80+10x
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve this equation 20(1.05)^x=80+10x
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That is exponential on the left side and linear on the right side.
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Graph both on the same coordinate system and find the point(s) of
intersection.
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The line intersects the curve at x = 76.8017... and at -6.5468...
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graph%28400%2C300%2C-10%2C150%2C-10%2C450%2C20%281.05%29%5Ex%2C80%2B10x%29
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Cheers,
Stan H.