PLEASE HELP, Erika is working in solving the exponential equation 50^x = 17 ; however, she is not quite sure where to start. Usi

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Furkat [3] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-24T01:53:05+03:00

Yes, 50^x = 17 is an exponential equation with base 50, and the task here is to solve it for x.

1) Take the log of both sides: x log 50 = log 17

2) Divide both sides b log 50:

log 17

x = ----------

log 50

3) This last result can't be simplified, but can be evaluated"

x = 1.2304 / 1.6990 = 0.724 (approx.)