Is it possible to solve this equation mathematically?

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without using the graphing calculator to find the intersect
is it possible to solve this?
i tried this solve this equation a long time, i still can't solve for x...
log(x)/log(4)=(2^x)-6
 
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Suy said:
without using the graphing calculator to find the intersect
is it possible to solve this?
i tried this solve this equation a long time, i still can't solve for x...
log(x)/log(4)=(2^x)-6
Generally speaking, a function having the unknown x both inside and outside transcendental function- and here ex is the inverse of ln(x) so ex is "doubly" outside ln(x)!- with elementary functions. You might be able solve it using "Lambert's W function" which is defined as the inverse f(x)= xex. That is, W(xex)= x.
 
is this university stuff?
cuz i just started learning log