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How do you solve 2^x=20?

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  • Answer: x≈4.322

Explanation:

Take the log of both sides:

log2(2^x) = log2(20)

xlog2(2) = log2(20)

x(1) = log2(20)

x = log2(20) ≈ 4.322

User LenW
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Answer:

x=4.321928


Here’s your explanation


Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

2^x=20

Solve Exponent.

2^x=20

log(2^x)=log(20) (Take log of both sides)

x*(log(2))=log(20)
x=log(20)

log(2)


Then you get your answer x=4.321928

User SergioR
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