This topic is taught in Secondary 3 after introduction of Indices Law.
In solving indices equation involving the same base, one of the common techniques is by Substitution. But before you can do substitution, you need to apply indices law to 'break down' the equation. This process of breaking down is sometimes challenging for students. Knowing how to solve quadratic equation is also essential.
Sometimes, solving Indices Equation will also involve the concept of taking lg on both sides as well.
In the following example, you will Substitution and 'Breaking down' in action:
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this is good
You are such a great Mathematics. Iam impressed with your method of solving complex equations
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how would you solve this if ^ means to the power of-
2^(x)3^(y)=6
with 2 unknowns you need 2 equations to solve for the unknowns
how would you solve this if ^ means to the power of-
(2^2x+1)9^x=6^x
wow this is really helpful, thank you soo much!
can someone help me with this? please
4^p-3 * 7^q-1 ?
no root exist
Possible derivation:
d/dp(4^(p-3) 7^(q-1))
| Factor out constants:
= | 7^(q-1) (d/dp(4^(p-3)))
| Use the chain rule, d/dp(4^(p-3)) = ( d4^u)/( du) ( du)/( dp), where u = p-3 and ( d4^u)/( du) = 4^u log(4):
= | 7^(q-1) (4^(p-3) log(4) (d/dp(p-3)))
| Differentiate the sum term by term:
= | 4^(p-3) 7^(q-1) log(4) (d/dp(p)+d/dp(-3))
| The derivative of -3 is zero:
= | 4^(p-3) 7^(q-1) log(4) (d/dp(p)+0)
| The derivative of p is 1:
= | 1 4^(p-3) 7^(q-1) log(4)
x5=125*squreroot of 2 pls solve d equation
x^(x+1)+x^(2-x)-5^3-1=0
write in the form of a power of m/n
?(ab-1)
Can someone help me with this: show that (8x^2)^8-r (1/2x)=2^24-4r(X^16-3r)
solve for x and y
x^x+y^y=31
x^y+y^x=17
This is so helpful:)
I got lost at the quadratic equation it's not clear how you got (y-9)(y+1)=0
Solve for:3^2y_6(3^y)=27
Can sumone plz solve dis Indices for me.
Simplyfy -10a^2b^3[(-5a)^2/3b-1/3]
.Cn sum1 help me wit dix plx
4/25^-1/2, multiply by 2^4 divid by (15/2^-2.
pls solve X^2=16^X for me
May I know which grade you are?
Interesting qn Rahim.
The answer is -0.5 I believe. You can either use graphing calculator or 'trial and error' method. I don't think you can do such questions using conventional logarithmic techniques.
If the qn were slightly modified, example x^2=3^x, and you are not allowed to use graphing calculator, then may need to rely on more advanced techniques such as Newton-Raphson method.
Comments and sharing are welcome.
Cheers
Sounds and looks complicated but actually not too bad once we see the trick. Maybe the qn should include the additional stipulation that x and y are integers.
Then, by simple trial and error, x and y are 2 and 3 (Either way).
Nice qn.
Help on this
(81^2)*×(27^*)÷(9^*)=729
Where * represents the unknown
Would like a help on
X^2= 16^x
Thanks