Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Chapter Review - Review Exercises - Page 370: 45

Answer

$log_3(-2+\sqrt 7)\approx-0.398$

Work Step by Step

1. $9^x+4\cdot 3^x-3=0 \Longrightarrow (3^x)^2+4\cdot 3^x-3=0 \Longrightarrow 3^x=\frac{-4\pm\sqrt {16-4(-3)}}{2}=-2\pm\sqrt 7 \Longrightarrow x=log_3(-2+\sqrt 7)\approx-0.398$ 2. Check, $x=log_3(-2+\sqrt 7)$ fit(s).
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