Solve exponential equations

What this lesson shows

Solve 3 to the power x equals 27. The x is stuck up in the exponent, where none of your usual moves reach it.

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Real questions from this lesson's worksheets — answers below each one.

1. Solve 2^x = 2
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   1
2. Solve 3^x = 3
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   1
3. Evaluate 4³
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   64
4. True or false: if 2^x = 2^2, then x = 2
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   True