Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

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Chapter 5 - 5.4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations - 5.4 Exercises - Page 395: 20

Answer

$x_1=1.618$ and $x_2=-0.618$

Work Step by Step

$e^{x^2-3}=e^{x-2}$ Using the One-to-One Property: $x^2-3=x-2$ $x^2-x-1=0~$ ($a=1,~b=-1,~c=-1$): $x=\frac{-(-1)±\sqrt {(-1)^2-4(1)(-1)}}{2(1)}=\frac{1±\sqrt 5}{2}$ $x_1=\frac{1+\sqrt 5}{2}\approx1.618$ and $x_2=\frac{1-\sqrt 5}{2}\approx-0.618$
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