SOLUTION: Solve for x to the nearest tenth: {{{6^(2x-1) = 73}}}

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Question 261034: Solve for x to the nearest tenth: 6%5E%282x-1%29+=+73
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Take the natural log (or base 10 log if you like -- doesn't matter) of both sides:



Use



to write:



Multiply both sides by




Add 1 to both sides:



Multiply both sides by




Use



to write:



A little calculator work and a round-off should get you the answer you need.

John