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Finite Math Examples
Step 1
Set the numerator equal to zero.
Step 2
Step 2.1
Write in exponential form.
Step 2.1.1
For logarithmic equations, is equivalent to such that , , and . In this case, , , and .
Step 2.1.2
Substitute the values of , , and into the equation .
Step 2.2
Solve for .
Step 2.2.1
Rewrite the equation as .
Step 2.2.2
Anything raised to is .
Step 2.2.3
Take the specified root of both sides of the equation to eliminate the exponent on the left side.
Step 2.2.4
Any root of is .
Step 2.2.5
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
Step 2.2.5.1
First, use the positive value of the to find the first solution.
Step 2.2.5.2
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
Step 2.2.5.2.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 2.2.5.2.2
Subtract from .
Step 2.2.5.3
Divide each term in by and simplify.
Step 2.2.5.3.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 2.2.5.3.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 2.2.5.3.2.1
Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.
Step 2.2.5.3.2.2
Divide by .
Step 2.2.5.3.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 2.2.5.3.3.1
Divide by .
Step 2.2.5.4
Next, use the negative value of the to find the second solution.
Step 2.2.5.5
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
Step 2.2.5.5.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 2.2.5.5.2
Subtract from .
Step 2.2.5.6
Divide each term in by and simplify.
Step 2.2.5.6.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 2.2.5.6.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 2.2.5.6.2.1
Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.
Step 2.2.5.6.2.2
Divide by .
Step 2.2.5.6.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 2.2.5.6.3.1
Divide by .
Step 2.2.5.7
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.