Math Problem Statement
Solve for x in the following exponential equations: 169^x = 13^x, 7^x = 1/49, (3/5)^(3x+1) = 25/9, 4^(3x+2) < 64, (9/27)^(6x-1) ≥ (27/9)^(-x+6), 4^(x+1) = 1/64, 5^(3x+8) = 25^x, 4^(5x-13) = 1/8^x, 10^x > 100^(−2x−5), 49^x = 343^(2x−3).
Solution
You have provided a set of equations to solve for . I will go through each equation and explain how to solve it:
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- Recognize that .
- Therefore, .
- Simplifying, .
- Since the bases and exponents are equal, any value for satisfies the equation.
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- Recognize that , so .
- Therefore, .
- Solving for , .
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- Rewrite as .
- Therefore, .
- Which is .
- Equating the exponents, .
- Solving for , .
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- Recognize .
- Therefore, .
- Equating bases, .
- Solving for , .
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- Simplify to .
- Which is .
- Equating exponents, .
- Solving for , .
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- Recognize , so .
- Therefore, .
- Solving for , .
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- Rewrite .
- Therefore, .
- Equating the exponents, .
- Solving for , .
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- Rewrite , so , and .
- Therefore, .
- Equating exponents, .
- Solving for , .
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- Rewrite .
- Therefore, .
- Equating bases, .
- Solving for , .
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- Recognize and .
- Therefore, .
- Simplifying, .
- Equating exponents, .
- Solving for , .
Would you like details or have any questions about these solutions?
To further expand your understanding, consider the following questions:
- What would be the effect on the equation if the "<" were replaced with "≥"?
- How do the properties of logarithms help in solving these types of equations?
- What is the general method for solving exponential inequalities, like in question 4?
- Can you think of a real-life situation where exponential equations might be used?
- How would you graph one of these exponential equations to visually verify the solution?
Tip: Always double-check your work by substituting the solution back into the original equation to verify that it indeed satisfies the conditions set by the equation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Exponential Equations
Inequalities
Algebra
Formulas
a^x = b^x implies a = b
(a^m)/(a^n) = a^(m-n)
Exponential property: log_a(a^x) = x
Solving inequalities involving exponentials
Theorems
Exponentiation rules
Logarithmic properties
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12