Question

2.2183 = (1+(0.038/n))^(n21)
Can someone walk me through this?

Answer 1

hmm is this the original question?

Answer 2

No, I simplified the equation to this point but I can't figure out how to go farther

Answer 3

can you post the original one?

Answer 4

19,909.2 = 8,975(1+(0.038/n))^(n21)

Answer 5

@satellite73

Answer 6

aye yikes ok

Answer 7

some interest rate question or was that the actual start?

Answer 8

This is the start

Answer 9

i can't think of a snappy way to do it, i would cheat

Answer 10

I don't know how to cheat?

Answer 11

I just want to know how to find the answer lol

Answer 12

looks like 12
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=19%2C909.2+%3D+8%2C975%281%2B%280.038%2Fx%29%29^%2821x%29+
we can start if you like, will require some logarithms

Answer 13

I'd really appreciate it if you could help me.

Answer 14

ok i lied, i have no idea how to do this without cheating
my only suggestion would be to guess and check

Answer 15

Hahahaha, okay.... :\

Answer 16

Well thanks anyways I guess

Answer 17

Anybody else?

Answer 18

sorry
i am almost positive it cannot be done using basic properties of the log and algebra

Answer 19

where does the question come from?

Answer 20

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