Question

How can exponential equations with unequal bases be solved? please help

Answer 1

one way would be by taking logarithms

Answer 2

oo alright. are there any other ways?

Answer 3

lol can't think of any to be honest

Answer 4

oh its okay haha. and by taking logarithms, you mean taking them out of the equation?

Answer 5

here is an example, solve for x:-

3^x = 2^(x+1)

ln 3^x = ln 2^(x +1)

x ln 3 = (x+1)ln 2

now its easy

Answer 6

thank you!