College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Logarithmic and Exponential Equations - 6.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 466: 58

Answer

$\{0\}$

Work Step by Step

... Substitute $t=3^{x}$ ... the equation becomes $t^{2}+t-2=0 \quad $... factors of $-2$ whose sum is $+1$... $(t+2)(t-1)=0$ t is either $-2$ or $1$. $t=3^{x}=-2$ cannot be a solution as $3^{x}$ is never negative. $t=3^{x}=1$ $3^{x}=3^{0}\quad $...Apply$: \quad $If $a^{u}=a^{v},$ then $u=v$ $x=0$ The solution set is $\{0\}$
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