SOLUTION: Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three decimal places. (If there is no solution, enter NO SOLUTION.) 7^−5t = 0.2 t=?

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Question 723113: Solve the exponential equation algebraically. Approximate the result to three decimal places. (If there is no solution, enter NO SOLUTION.)
7^−5t = 0.2
t=?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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7^−5t = 0.2
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log(7^−5t) = log(0.2)
-5t*log(7) = log(0.2)
t = -log(0.2)/(5*log(7))
t =~ 0.165