7-5 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Objective
To solve exponential and logarithmic equations
Lesson Vocabulary
- exponential equation
- logarithmic equation
Any equation that contains the form
Essential Understanding You can use logarithms to solve exponential equations. You can use exponents to solve logarithmic equations.
Problem 1 Solving an Exponential Equation—Common Base
Multiple Choice What is the solution of
Plan
What common base is appropriate?
2 because 16 and 8 are both powers of 2.
The correct answer is A.
✓ Got It?
- What is the solution of
Table of Contents
- 5-1 Polynomial Functions
- 5-2 Polynomials, Linear Factors, and Zeros
- 5-3 Solving Polynomial Equations
- 5-4 Dividing Polynomials
- 5-5 Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations
- 5-6 The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
- 5-7 The Binomial Theorem
- 5-8 Polynomial Models in the Real World
- 5-9 Transforming Polynomial Functions