Exponential Equations

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Define an exponential equation.

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An exponential equation is an equation in which a variable appears in the exponent, typically in the form a^x = b, where a and b are constants.

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What is the base in an exponential equation?

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The base is the constant 'a' in the exponential expression a^x.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you solve an exponential equation with the same base?

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If a^x = a^y, then x = y.

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Solve for x: (-3)^x = (-3)^13

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x = 13.

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Solve for x: 3^3 = 3^(4x + 2)

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x = 1/4.

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What is the property of exponents that states a^m * a^n = a^(m+n)?

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This is known as the Product of Powers Property.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Solve for x: 5^(-3x - 1) = 25

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x = -1.

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What is the Quotient of Powers Property?

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The Quotient of Powers Property states that a^m / a^n = a^(m-n).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1

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Solve for x: 9^(x+8) = 81

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x = -6.

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What is the Power of a Power Property?

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The Power of a Power Property states that (a^m)^n = a^(m*n).

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CCSS.8.EE.A.1