Question

Solving exponential equations with the same base

Solve for x:
(-3)* = (-3) 13
O 13
Ox+13
0-3
Ox-13

Answer 1

x = 13 is the solution.

Explanation:

Here is how it looks for this problem:

(-3)* = (-3) 13 Ignore the base and write an equation for the exponents: x = 13 Solve for x by subtracting 13 from both sides: x - 13 = 0 Add 13 to both sides: x = 13 Check your work by plugging x = 13 into the original equation: (-3)* = (-3) 13 (-3) 13 = (-3) 13 True