SOLUTION: Solve the following exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents: 6^x = 216

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Question 937887: Solve the following exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and
then equating exponents:
6^x = 216

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the following exponential equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and
then equating exponents:
6^x = 216
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6^3 = 216 --> x = 3
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If you don't recognize that:
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6^x = 216
x*log(6) = log(216)
x = log(216)/log(6)
x = 3