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Use a graphing calculator to solve (1/4) ^ x+2 = 6:

Use a graphing calculator to solve (1/4) ^ x+2 = 6:-example-1
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Answer:

Take the logarithm of both sides of the equation to remove the variable from the exponent.

Exact Form:

x = − 2 − ln ( 6 )/ ln ( 4 )

Decimal Form:

x = −3.29248125 …

Hope this helps!

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