Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Logarithmic and exponential functions

Logarithmic and exponential functions — practice question

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Apply logarithms to solve $3^{x+4} = 5^{2x}$, and give the value of $x$ correct to $3$ significant figures.

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This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Take logarithms on both sides and use the power law

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