Finite Math Examples

$x^{2} + 2 e^{- x} = 17$

Step 1

Subtract $17$ from both sides of the equation.

$x^{2} + 2 e^{- x} - 17 = 0$

Step 2

Graph each side of the equation. The solution is the x-value of the point of intersection.

$x \approx - 1.90106002, 4.11916055$

Step 3