Find the exact solution, using common logarithms, and

Colten Welch

Colten Welch

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2022-04-12

Find the exact solution, using common logarithms, and a two-decimal-place approximation of each solution,when appropriate.
2x2=5

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davelucasnp0j

Beginner2022-04-13Added 16 answers

Given:
2x2=5
By apply ln on both sides we get,
ln(2x2)=ln(5)
Therefore,
By using the exponent rule,
x2ln(2)=ln(5)
x2=ln(5)ln(2)
x2=2.32
But we know that the square is never negative.
Hence the given problem having no solution for xR

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