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This document provides a lesson on solving exponential equations using the one-to-one property of exponential functions. It begins by identifying which equations are exponential, then explains that exponential functions have a one-to-one property meaning each input x value gives a unique output y value. This allows exponential equations to have only one solution. The document demonstrates solving exponential equations by rewriting both sides with the same base and setting the exponents equal. Examples are provided to illustrate this process. Resources for further information are also listed.

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Lesson6 Math111reading

This document provides a lesson on solving exponential equations using the one-to-one property of exponential functions. It begins by identifying which equations are exponential, then explains that exponential functions have a one-to-one property meaning each input x value gives a unique output y value. This allows exponential equations to have only one solution. The document demonstrates solving exponential equations by rewriting both sides with the same base and setting the exponents equal. Examples are provided to illustrate this process. Resources for further information are also listed.

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ASIAN INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER STUDIES-CEBU

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MODULE


1ST SEMESTER SY 2022-2023
SUBJECT: GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Lesson 6:
General Mathematics
Name: ______________________________ Section/Strand: ________________________

Lesson Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:


a. Determine exponential equation;
b. Reflect the importance of exponential equation using one-to-one property; and
c. Solve exponential equations.

Lesson 5:
Solving Exponential Equations

Which of the following are exponential equations?

1. 49 = 7𝑥+1 5. 8𝑥 = 𝑥 2 − 9
2. 7 = 2𝑥 + 3 6. 𝑥 2 = 3𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 − 1
3. 3𝑥 = 32𝑥−1 7. 2𝑥 + 3 > 𝑥 − 1
4. 5𝑥−1 = 125 8. 2𝑥−2 > 8

Some exponential equations can be solved by using the fact that


exponential functions have a one-to-one property which means each input, x
value gives one unique output, y value. Each x gives only one y, and each y
gives only one x. This means exponential equations have only one solution.

One-to-one Property of Exponential Function

𝐈𝐟 𝒃𝒙𝟏 = 𝒃𝒙𝟐 𝒙𝟏 = 𝒙𝟐

Prepared by: Ms. Irish B. Bacalso


ASIAN INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER STUDIES-CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MODULE
1ST SEMESTER SY 2022-2023
SUBJECT: GENERAL MATHEMATICS

To solve an exponential equation using the One-to-one


Property

1. Rewrite both sides of the equation as an exponential expression with


the same base.
2. Since the base are equal, then the exponents must be equal. Set the
exponents equal to each other and solve.
3. Check your solution.

Solve an Exponential Equation using the One-to-One Property

Example 1. Solve 𝟑 𝐱 + 𝟐 = 𝟐𝟕𝒙

Solution. Rewrite both sides of the equation as exponential functions with the
same base. The right side is 27 which can be written as 33 using base 3 like
the left side of the equation is.
𝟑𝐱 + 𝟐 = (𝟑𝟑 )𝐱
𝟑𝐱 + 𝟐 = 𝟑𝟑𝐱
Since the bases are equal, then the exponents must also be equal. So rewrite
an equation using the exponents. Then solve the equation.
𝐱 + 𝟐 = 𝟑𝐱
𝟐 = 𝟐𝐱
𝟏 = 𝐱
Notice that when you check the answer by plugging in x = 1, both sides equal
27. Thus 1 is a good solution.
3x + 2 = 27𝑥
31+ 2 = 27(1)
33 = 27
27 = 27

Prepared by: Ms. Irish B. Bacalso


ASIAN INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER STUDIES-CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MODULE
1ST SEMESTER SY 2022-2023
SUBJECT: GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Example 2. Solve the equation 𝟒𝒙−𝟏 = 𝟏𝟔.

Solution. We write both sides with 4 as the base.

𝟒𝒙−𝟏 = 𝟏𝟔 Write the original Equation


𝟒𝒙−𝟏 = 𝟒𝟐 Rewrite each power with a base of 𝟒
𝒙−𝟏=𝟐 One − to − one Property
𝒙=𝟐+𝟏 Property of Equality
𝒙=𝟑 Solve for x.

Alternate Solution. We can also write both sides with 2 as the base.
𝟒𝒙−𝟏 = 𝟏𝟔 Write the original Equation
(𝟐𝟐 )𝒙−𝟏 = 𝟐𝟒 Rewrite each power with a base of 𝟐
(𝒙−𝟏)
𝟐𝟐 = 𝟐𝟒
𝟐(𝒙 − 𝟏) = 𝟒 One − to − one Property
𝟐𝒙 − 𝟐 = 𝟒 Property of Equality
𝟐𝒙 = 𝟒 + 𝟐 Solve for x.
𝟐𝒙 = 𝟔
𝒙=𝟑
You can verify that 𝑥 = 3 is a solution by substituting it back to the original
equation:
4𝑥−1 = 16.
43−1 = 16
42 = 16
16 = 16
This example shows that there may be more than one way to solve an
exponential equation. The important thing is to write both sides using the same
base.

Prepared by: Ms. Irish B. Bacalso


ASIAN INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER STUDIES-CEBU
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MODULE
1ST SEMESTER SY 2022-2023
SUBJECT: GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Example 3. Solve the equation 𝟏𝟐𝟓𝒙−𝟏 = 𝟐𝟓𝒙+𝟑 .

Solution.
Both 125 and 25 can be written using 5 as the base.
125𝑥−1 = 25𝑥+3 Write the original Equation
(53 )𝑥−1 = (52 )𝑥+3 Rewrite each power with a base of 𝟓
(𝑥−1) (𝑥+3)
53 = 52
3(𝑥 − 1) = 2(𝑥 + 3) One − to − one Property
3𝑥 − 3 = 2𝑥 + 6 Property of Equality
𝑥=9 Solve for x.

It’s your turn!


Try to answer this one: 𝟐𝟓𝒙 = 𝟒𝟐𝒙−𝟏

Resources
 General Mathematics
Teaching Guide for Senior High School

 https://www.openalgebra.com/2012/11/solving-exponential-equations.html

Prepared by: Ms. Irish B. Bacalso

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