SOLUTION: Hi, I have been stuck in these for a week please help a.Draw an accurate graph of y = (1.7)ˣ , for -4 ≤ x ≤ 4

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Question 867047: Hi, I have been stuck in these for a week please help
a.Draw an accurate graph of y = (1.7)ˣ , for -4 ≤ x ≤ 4

b. Use the graph to solve the equation (1.7)ˣ = 4
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = (1.7)^x
we use the definition of logarithms to write
x = log base 1.7 of y
here is the graph of y = (1.7)^x
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-4%2C+4%2C+-5%2C+5%2C+1.7%5Ex%29+
looks like x = 2.8 when y = 4
let's check using the logarithm equivalent
x = log base 1.7 (4)
x = 2.6