So far, we've been solving
equations like
 |
and |
 |
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(a linear equation) |
|
(a quadratic equation) |
But, NOW the unknown is going to
be in the exponent!
Check it out:
| Solve |
 |
We need a way to get to the
t...
We HAVE to solve for Mr.
t.
I pity the fool who can't solve Mr.
t
! Pity the fool! (Sorry for the lame A-Team joke.)
Who is in the way?
!
How can we ditch that
e?
Can you think of anything that will undo it?
The
natural log! He's an
e
killer!
|
Just remember...
Anything we do to one side of an equation,
we have to do to the
other! |
So... take the
natural log of each side:
| So, |
 |
You can pop this into
your calculator...
(Four
decimal spots is OK.) |
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