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I would have replied to the older thread but it seems that is not possible, so I will have to post my question here.
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/slide-rule.245855/
@BobG mentioned being able to solve a particular problem:
exp(x)=x^4
really quickly using a slide rule. He emphasized how easy it is but I've searched all around the Internet, having used a Versalog slide rule for years, and while I can solve exp(x)=x^3 iteratively using the cube scale, I do not know the quick trick to solving for one power higher.
Maybe it is obvious and I am missing it. Could anyone help me out here?
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/slide-rule.245855/
@BobG mentioned being able to solve a particular problem:
exp(x)=x^4
really quickly using a slide rule. He emphasized how easy it is but I've searched all around the Internet, having used a Versalog slide rule for years, and while I can solve exp(x)=x^3 iteratively using the cube scale, I do not know the quick trick to solving for one power higher.
Maybe it is obvious and I am missing it. Could anyone help me out here?
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