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