SOLUTION: Solve the following exponential equation. Write the answers as a decimal approximation (rounded to 2 decimal places) 9^(2x)=1657

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Question 382270: Solve the following exponential equation. Write the answers as a decimal approximation (rounded to 2 decimal places)

9^(2x)=1657

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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9^(2x)=1657
2x*log(9) = log(1657)
x = log(1657)/(2*log(9))
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