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

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1 answer:

ella [17]2 years ago

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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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