How Do You Solve Logarithmic Equations Involving Exponents?

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Cuisine123

Homework Statement

2log(x+11)=(1/2)^x

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I have no idea how to solve for x.

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HallsofIvy

There isn't going to be any algebraic method to solve that equation. There are a number of different numerical methods.