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3 years ago

2^x-4x=0 find the value of x in the equation

Mathematics

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ella [17]3 years ago

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9514 1404 393

Answer:

x ≈ 0.309906932381 or 4

Step-by-step explanation:

There are no algebraic methods of solving a mixed exponential and polynomial equation. The value of x can be found by guessing, or by other means such as trial and error or graphing.

Attached is a graph showing two solutions. x = 4 is the integer solution (2^4 = 4·4). The irrational solution is approximately x ≈ 0.309906932381. That precision is obtained by Newton's method iteration, easily done by a graphing calculator.

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The height of a wooden pole, h, is equal to 15 feet. A taut wire is stretched from a point on the ground to the top of the pole. The distance from the base of the pole to this point on the ground, b. is equal to 8 feet. What is the length of the wire?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

The height of the wooden pole is, $h=15\ ft$

The distance from the base of the pole to this point on the ground is, $b=8\ ft$

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