Solution of an exponential equation

[Ali Baig]

Homework Statement

I am trying to solve an equation.
128^b - 127^b = 147.058.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I have tried numerical methods like Bisection method and Newton-Raphson, but I need analytical solution.
Thank you.

 

[haruspex]

need analytical solution.

What makes you think there is one?

 

[Ray Vickson]

Homework Statement

I am trying to solve an equation.
128^b - 127^b = 147.058.

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I have tried numerical methods like Bisection method and Newton-Raphson, but I need analytical solution.
Thank you.

Those are the only methods that will work in this problem. An analytical solution is not possible.