SOLUTION: Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Show steps 3^2x-1=5^x

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Question 689680: Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Show steps
3^2x-1=5^x
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Show steps
3^(2x-1) = 5^x
(2x-1)log(3) = xlog(5)
Combine the "x" terms and factor out the "x":
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[2log(3)-log(5)]x = log(3)
x = log(3)/[log(9/5)]
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x = 1.8691
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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