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9
5
1. ( x )( x )
3
4
12 x y
2. 2 2
3x y
 mn 
3.  6 
 3m n 
4
2
1. f(3) = __________
2. f(__) = 1
1. g(0) = __________
2. g(_________) = 0
3. f(0) = __________
4. f(_________) = 4
GSE Algebra I
UNIT QUESTION: Why is it
important to understand the
relationship between quantities?
Standard: MCC9-12.N.Q.1-3, MCC9-12.A.SSE.1, MCC9-12.A.CED.1-4
Today’s Question:
How do I solve an exponential
equation algebraically?
Standard: MCC9-12.A.CED.1
Graphing
Exponential
Equations
Solving
Exponential
Equations
Solving Exponential
Equations
Step 1 – Isolate the base.
Step 2 – Write both sides of the
equation as exponential
expressions with like bases.
Step 3 – Set the exponents equal
to each other.
Step 4 – Solve for the unknown.
5. 3
2 x 5
3
x3
6. 2
7 x 6
2
5 x2
7. 3
2 x3
 27
x 1
x
8. 125  25
x1
9. 4
3x
2
x1
x
10. 9  27
2 x 8
 1
x
11. 4   
2
x3
 1
12. 81   
3
5 x6
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