How do you solve #2^(n+4)=1/32#?
2 Answers
Apr 22, 2018
Explanation:
Apply the natural logarithm to both sides:
Recall the logarithm quotient rule, which tells us that
Furthermore, recall the logarithm exponent rule:
Solve for
Apr 22, 2018
Explanation:
#"note that "1/32=1/2^5=2^-5#
#rArr2^(n+4)=2^-5larrcolor(blue)"equation to be solved"#
#"Since the bases on both sides of the equation are equal"#
#"that is both 2, we can equate the exponents"#
#rArrn+4=-5rArrn=-9#