Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
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Chapter 9 - Section 9.5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations - Exercise Set - Page 727: 94

Answer

The solution set is $ \left \{ \pm \sqrt {\frac{\ln (50)}{\ln(5)}} \approx \pm 1.56 \right \}$.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $5^{x^{2}}=50$ Take the natural logarithm on both sides. $\ln (5^{x^{2}})=\ln (50)$ Use the power rule. $x^2 \ln (5)=\ln (50)$ Divide both sides by $\ln(5)$. $\frac{x^2 \ln (5)}{\ln(5)}=\frac{\ln (50)}{\ln(5)}$ Simplify. $x^2=\frac{\ln (50)}{\ln(5)}$ Take the square root on both sides. $\sqrt {x^2}=\pm \sqrt {\frac{\ln (50)}{\ln(5)}}$ $x=\pm \sqrt {\frac{\ln (50)}{\ln(5)}}$ $x=\pm 1.56$.
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