What I’ve learned

by Shanelle Jones

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Posted on 04/07/16

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First way!

When given a base number and an answer but no exponent use log.

The exponent will be represented by a variable (most likely x).

Find the exponent by bringing x to the front and multiply by the base log. Then divided the answer log by the base log to get x.

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Second way!

If given the exponent and answer but no base number take the exponent and add a one on top to make a fraction. Do the same to the answer, insert in the calculator and that will give you your base.

”If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again!”

Thanks!

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