1. 1 Teacher – Mrs.Volynskaya Pre-Calculus Solving Exponential Equations

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3. 3 Convert to the same base Equate the indices

4. 4 Convert to the same base Equate the indices

5. 5 Apply Law Equate the indices Convert base to its prime factors Product/Division Exponential Equations

6. 6 Apply Law Equate the indices Convert base to its prime factors Product/Division Exponential Equations

7. 7 Solving Addition/Subtraction Exponential Equations Example: Apply Law Let y be the common term Convert base to its prime factors Solve for y Solve for x Equate Indices or Bases Solve for x Substitution Method

8. 8 Addition/Subtraction Exponential Equations Apply Law Equate Indices Convert base to its prime factors Solve for x Check your answer:

9. 9 Addition/Subtraction Exponential Equations Apply Law Equate Indices Convert base to its prime factors Solve for x Check your answer:

10. 10 Addition/Subtraction Exponential Equations Apply Law Let y be the common term (Use a substitution) Separate the Indices Solve for y Solve for x Check your answer:

11. 11 Addition/Subtraction Exponential Equations Apply Law Use a substitution Separate the Indices Solve for y Solve for x Check your answer:

12. 12 Addition/Subtraction Exponential Equations Apply Law Use a substitution Separate the Indices Solve for y Solve for t

13. 13 Addition/Subtraction Exponential Equations Apply Law Use a substitution Separate the Indices Solve for y Solve for x