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Use the graphing method to solve the equation 5(1/2)^x=30 Round to the nearest thousandth

Use the graphing method to solve the equation 5(1/2)^x=30 Round to the nearest thousandth-example-1
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Answer:

x = -2.585

Explanation:

You will have to plug this into your graphing calculator.

In y=, type 5(1/2)^x in the Y1 and type 30 in Y2.

When you hit 2nd trace and hit find intersections, you will get (-2.585, 30).

The answer is x = -2.585

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