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Logarithmic and Exponential Equations: Math Project

This document provides information on solving exponential and logarithmic equations. It begins by defining exponential and logarithmic equations. For exponential equations, it discusses using the equality-of-exponents theorem to solve equations where both sides can be expressed as the same base raised to different powers. For logarithmic equations, it discusses converting them to exponential form using properties of logarithms and checking solutions. Examples are provided for solving different types of exponential and logarithmic equations.

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Logarithmic and Exponential Equations: Math Project

This document provides information on solving exponential and logarithmic equations. It begins by defining exponential and logarithmic equations. For exponential equations, it discusses using the equality-of-exponents theorem to solve equations where both sides can be expressed as the same base raised to different powers. For logarithmic equations, it discusses converting them to exponential form using properties of logarithms and checking solutions. Examples are provided for solving different types of exponential and logarithmic equations.

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Logarithmic and

Exponential
Equations

MATH PROJECT
EXPONENTIAL EQUATION

An exponential equation is an equation in which


the variable is located in the exponent.
For example: 3x − 2 = 81
EQUALITY-OF-EXPONENTS
THEOREM
Theorem: If bx = by, then x = y, provided that
b > 0 and b ≠ 1.

NOTE: This theorem can be used to solve some


exponential equations. In particular, it can be
used to solve equations in which both sides can
be expressed as the same base raised to different
powers.

Example: Solve 3x − 2 = 81
SOLVING EXPONENTIAL
EQUATIONS
To solve an exponential equation, you can take the
log or ln of both sides. This will allow the
exponent to be moved in front of the logarithm.
EXAMPLES
1. Solve: 8x = 700

2. Solve: 32x = 56

3. Solve: 5x + 3 = 102

4. Solve: 43x + 2 = 32x + 3


LOGARITHMIC EQUATIONS

A logarithmic equation is an equation in which


the variable is located inside a logarithm.
For example: log (9x + 1) = 3
SOLVING LOGARITHMIC
EQUATIONS

Some logarithmic equations can be solved by


converting the logarithmic form into the
exponential form. Sometimes you may first
need to use properties of logarithms to write one
side as a single logarithm.
When solving logarithmic equations, you
MUST ALWAYS check your solutions
because some of them may not work.
EXAMPLES

1. Solve: log (9x + 1) = 3


2. Solve: log4 x + log4 (x − 30) = 3
3. Solve: log3 (x + 4) = 2 + log3 (2x − 1)
SOLVING LOGARITHMIC
EQUATIONS THAT ARE NOT
EQUAL TO A CONSTANT
If a logarithmic equation is not equal to (or
cannot be made to be equal to) a constant, then
use equality property of logarithms.

Example:
Solve: ln (2x + 3) = ln (4x + 6) − ln (x − 1)

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