Question

Solve. 1/2 = 5^x + 4

Answer 1

x = negative 7 over 2

x = –6

x = 9 over 2

x = 2

Answer 2

subtract 1/2 by 4 and divide by 5

Answer 3

oops

Answer 4

that is raised to the x

Answer 5

1/2 = 5^x + 4
Subtract 4 both sides
1/2 = 5^x + 4
-7/2=5^x
ln(-7/2)=xln(5)
x=ln(-7/2)/ln(5)