Question

Solve for x.

x^2=log(x+5)

x= ?

Answer 1

So far I have come up with x+5=10^x^2

Answer 2

but not sure if I am on the right track

Answer 3

good to see you again roshan

Answer 4

Thanks

Answer 5

Let me help u with this problem then

Answer 6

thanks

Answer 7

Now use log again

Answer 8

write log on both sides

Answer 9

Wait wait This problem is really creeping me out

Answer 10

hehe

Answer 11

yes giving me issues as well since I am relearning

Answer 12

Yeap, but I am trying so wait for some time

Answer 13

no worries

Answer 14

I am afraid but the only way to solve this equation is by drawing graphs of lox (x+5) and x^2

Answer 15

hmmm what do you come up with?

Answer 16

By drawing graph I came up with x=-1.16 and 1.36

Answer 17

it does say using a graphing calculator so you may be on the right track. However it wants it to the 4th decimal place.

Answer 18

Let me try as well and see if I match you

Answer 19

Allrite

Answer 20

hmmm what are you graphing? I am not coming up with the same numbers

Answer 21

I am graphing y=x^2 and y=log(x+5)
Now search for the points of intersection

Answer 22

the two points they cross each other correct?

Answer 23

yeap

Answer 24

man I am off for sure

Answer 25

I blame my calculator lol

Answer 26

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=Solve+x^2%3Dlog%28x%2B5%29

Answer 27

Can u see now?

Answer 28

yes... wondering why I am so far off... and wishing that sight rounded to 4th decimal lol

Answer 29

Ha Ha............It was really a tough one, I will try to find another way to solve it as well, and will suggest u the answer