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what is the solution of the exponential equation? use a graph. full calculations,
27=3^(x-2) please!!

User Prasad
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

if i really need to use a graph leave a comment

27=3ˣ⁻²


x=y^z\\=\\log_(y)x=z\\

Which means that


27=3^(x-2)=\\log_327=x-2\\log_327=(log27)/(log3)=3\\3=x-2\\x=5

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