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Main Ideas/Questions Notes/Examples
Solving
(using a common base)
Steps to solve an exponential equation using a common base:
1 Rewrite the equation using a common base.
2 Use the properties of exponents to simplify each side of the equation.
3 Use the one-to-one property: If ,x yb b then
4 Solve!
WITH A COMMON BASE
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Main Ideas/Questions Notes/Examples
Solving
Type 1:
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1 Condense the logarithms on each side of the equation.
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Use the one-to-one property: If log log ,b bx y then
3 Solve and check for extraneous solutions.
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Solving
Type 2:
log = number
1 Condense and isolate the logarithm.
2 Rewrite the equation in exponential form.
3 Solve and check for extraneous solutions.
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Name: _______________________________ Unit 4: Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
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Homework 8: Solving Logarithmic Equations
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Main Ideas/Questions Notes/Examples
Solving
(using logarithms)
If using a common base is not possible, exponential equations can be solved using logarithms.
1 Isolate the exponential expression.
2 Take the logarithm of each side.
3 Expand the logarithms if necessary using the power rule.
4 Solve and check for extraneous solutions.
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Homework 9: Solving Exponential Equations (using logarithms)
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