SOLUTION: Solve each equation. Round to 2 decimal places, if needed. (1.025)^12t=3 I think that I got this one right, but I would like a second opinion please and thank you. I got

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Question 859834: Solve each equation. Round to 2 decimal places, if needed.
(1.025)^12t=3
I think that I got this one right, but I would like a second opinion please and thank you.
I got approx. 3.71
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

IF..

+t+=+3%2F%281.025%29%5E12 = 2.23 rounded to 2 decimal points

IF..need to use (12t) so as no confusion what is intended

%281.025%29%5E%2812t%29+=+3++  

Yes

 12t = log(3)/log(1.025)

   t = log%283%29%2F12log%281.025%29 = 3.71   Good Work