Download Solving Exponential Equations

Algebra 2, H
Mrs. Diaz
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ASSIGNMENT #26
Solving Exponential Equations
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1. Guided Practice: The three methods to solving exponential Equations
Solving Algebraically Using
Exponents
Directions: Solve the
equation below by finding a
common base.
Solving Algebraically Using
Solving Graphically
Logs
Directions: Solve the
Directions: Solve the equation graphically
equation below by taking a using intersections
log of each side to move the
exponent
4 =16
4 =16
3x
x+1
3x
43x =16 x+1
x+1
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Verbal Steps
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Verbal Steps
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2. Guided Practice: Solving More Exponential Equations
Algebraic Steps
Verbal Steps
Directions: Solve the following equation
algebraically.
Directions: Write the steps you think you
take to solve the equation on the left.
102 x3  4  21
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3. Group Practice: Solve the following exponential equations using your notes from above. Use a
separate sheet of paper if necessary. Make sure you show both methods, graphically and
algebraically.
A. 10 x3  1004 x5
B. 36x9  62 x
C. 3 2 x 8  27 2 x
D. 2 x  15
E. 102 x  3  8
F. 3.01x  4  5