SOLUTION: I forget the language but how do you sovlve for x in an equation like this? A = b(1-c)^x. Just to clarify, x is an exponent. Thanks

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Question 401883: I forget the language but how do you sovlve for x in an equation like this?
A = b(1-c)^x. Just to clarify, x is an exponent.
Thanks
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given:
A+=+b%281-c%29%5Ex
divide both sides by b:
A%2Fb+=+%281-c%29%5Ex
take log base (1-c) of both sides:
log%28%281-c%29%2C%28A%2Fb%29%29+=+x