Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 6 - Logarithmic Functions - 6.5 Solving Exponential Equations - 6.5 Exercises - Page 526: 20

Answer

$x = 5$

Work Step by Step

$4(1.5)^{x} = 30.375$ $1.5^{x} = \frac{30.375}{4}$ $x = \log_{1.5} (\frac{30.375}{4})$ by GDC / calculator $x = 5$
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