Question

Given f(x) 2^x -7 find the x intercepts

Answer 1

Be sure to include the "=" sign: f(x) = 2^x -7

To find the x-intercepts, set f(x) = 0 and solve for x: 2^x - 7 = 0,
or
2^x = 7

Take the common log of both sides: x log 2 = log 7
log 7
Solve for x: x = --------- = 2.81 (approx)
log 2