Advanced Functions (MHF4U) · Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Solving exponential equations with logarithms

Solve exponential equations that don't share a common base by taking the logarithm of both sides. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.

Practice this skill Curriculum: MHF4U-EL3.2

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Solve for x. Round your answer to two decimal places.

3x = 38

Answer: 3.31

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Solve for x. Round your answer to two decimal places.

5x + 2 = 30
📘 Worked solution
15x + 2 = 30Start with the equation.
2(x + 2) · log(5) = log(30)Take the log of both sides and use the power law to bring the exponent down.
3x + 2 = log(30)/log(5) = 2.1133Divide by log(5).
4x = 0.11Move 2 to the other side to finish isolating x.

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