Finite Math Examples

$9.8 = 8^{x}$

Step 1

Subtract $8^{x}$ from both sides of the equation.

$9.8 - 8^{x} = 0$

Step 2

Factor $0.2$ out of $9.8 - 8^{x}$ .

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Step 2.1

Factor $0.2$ out of $9.8$ .

$0.2 (49) - 8^{x} = 0$

Step 2.2

Factor $0.2$ out of $- 8^{x}$ .

$0.2 (49) + 0.2 (- 5 \cdot 8^{x}) = 0$

Step 2.3

Factor $0.2$ out of $0.2 (49) + 0.2 (- 5 \cdot 8^{x})$ .

$0.2 (49 - 5 \cdot 8^{x}) = 0$