Solving a Quadratic Equation with Exponential Variables

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The discussion centers around a homework problem involving the equation x^x = 58, which the poster struggled to solve due to a lack of prior knowledge on logarithms and related concepts. It is noted that this type of equation cannot be expressed in a standard form and may be a typographical error. A suggested approach is to use trial-and-error methods on a calculator, leading to an approximate solution of x = 3.35475. Participants express confusion over the appropriateness of such a problem for the current level of Algebra 2. Overall, the equation presents challenges that exceed typical quadratic equation coursework.
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We had a home work solving quadratic equation. I solved each question except this one. We did not learn about lograrizm ..integral staff. I had no idea how to solve this question. x^x=58. The home work is due today I am posting this forum in school. I am despirate. Help :confused:
 
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Just forget it.
You can't express the solution of that equation in an "ordinary" manner.
Probably, it is a typo.
 
Well..
x^x = 58
If you do trial-and-error on your calculator... you get something like x = 3.35475 (Approximation)
Then again, I have no idea why you would get such a problem.. we never even got this far in Algebra 2. :)
 

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