Question 325749
Solve the equation 7^(x – 2) = 5^x. Round the answer to four decimal places.
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(x-2)log(7) = xlog(5)
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xlog(7) - xlog(5) = 2log(7)
x[log(7)-log(5)] = 2log(7)
x = [2log(7)]/[log(7)-log(5)[
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x = 11.5665
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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a. 8.3219
b. 9.6253
c. 10.1263
d. 11.5665