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hey, so I just need to know the steps on how to slove for x in this equation
> 2.34=15.3*0.886^x
thanks.
> 2.34=15.3*0.886^x
thanks.
How to Solve for x in the Power Equation: 2.34=15.3*0.886^x
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The discussion focuses on solving the equation 2.34 = 15.3 * 0.886^x. The first step involves dividing both sides by 15.3, resulting in 0.886^x = 2.34 / 15.3. Subsequently, logarithms are utilized to isolate x, which is a critical mathematical technique for solving exponential equations.
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Hi CD01. Welcome to the famous Physics Forums. 
Do you know about logarithms?
Do you know about logarithms?
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Ah more "sloving"! It should be an obvious first step to divide both sides by 15.3 to get
[tex]0.886^x= \frac{2.34}{15.3}[/tex]
Now, as NascentOxygen said, use a logarithm.
[tex]0.886^x= \frac{2.34}{15.3}[/tex]
Now, as NascentOxygen said, use a logarithm.
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