Question

Erika is working on solving the exponential equation 50x = 17; however, she is not quite sure where to start. Using complete sentences, describe to Erika how to solve this equation.
Hint: Use the change of base formula: log base b of y equals log y over log b.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Divide both sides by 50 and you'll get x=17/50

If x is the exponent than we can take the natural log of both sides.

x(ln)50=ln(17)

Then divide ln50 on both sides

x=ln17/ln50= 0.72423228087