Chapter 9 - Section 9.5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations - Exercise Set - Page 729: 118

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Solving exponential equations by expressing each sides as a power of the same base. If $b^M=b^N, $ then $M=N$. First express each side as a power of the same base, set the exponent equal to each other and then, solve for the variable.