Solving Exponential Equations Quiz

What is the quick method to solve for x in the equation 3^x = 5 using a calculator?

• log(3) / log(5)

• log(5) / log(3)

• log(5) - log(3)

• log(3) * log(5)

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3^x = 5 using logarithms?

• Divide both sides by 3

• Take the log of both sides

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 3 from both sides

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After taking the log of both sides in the equation 3^x = 5, what is the next step?

• Move x to the front

• Subtract log(3)

• Divide by log(5)

• Multiply by log(3)

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In the equation 5^(2x+3) = 8, what is the first step to solve it using logarithms?

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Take the log of both sides

• Divide both sides by 8

• Subtract 3 from both sides

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What is the value of x in the equation 5^(2x+3) = 8 after solving it step-by-step?

• 1.465

• 0.2315

• -0.854

• 2.5237

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In the equation 3^(x+2) = 4^(2-x), what is the first step to solve it using logarithms?

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Divide both sides by 4

• Take the log of both sides

• Subtract 2 from both sides

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What is the approximate value of x in the equation 3^(x+2) = 4^(2-x) after solving it?

• 1.2619

• 0.5237

• 1.465

• 0.2315

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In the equation 27^(x+1) = 9^(3-x), what common base can be used to solve it without logarithms?

• 5

• 3

• 2

• 4

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What is the value of x in the equation 27^(x+1) = 9^(3-x) after solving it?

• 2/3

• 3/5

• 1

• 5/3

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In the equation 4^(x+2) = 8^(3x-1), what common base can be used to solve it without logarithms?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 2

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