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A2 Exponentials help

In a functions question, I got two functions equal 3^(X-2) and 3^(X) -2
For the last part I need to solve them, so
3^(x-2)=3^(x)-2

In the form ln(a)/ln(b)

I've tried the log laws many times but can't get an answer - can someone show me how please? Thanks
Original post by Rhys_M
In a functions question, I got two functions equal 3^(X-2) and 3^(X) -2
For the last part I need to solve them, so
3^(x-2)=3^(x)-2

In the form ln(a)/ln(b)

I've tried the log laws many times but can't get an answer - can someone show me how please? Thanks


LHS is the same as 3x323^x \cdot 3^{-2} ... ie 3x9\dfrac{3^x}{9}.

Rearrange for 3^x before taking logs.
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Original post by RDKGames
LHS is the same as 3x323^x \cdot 3^{-2} ... ie 3x9\dfrac{3^x}{9}.

Rearrange for 3^x before taking logs.

Thanks so much - i've got the answer now :smile:

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