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  1. May 31st 2012, 05:59 AM #1
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    Exponential system of equations

    Can you please help me solve this system of equations?

    2^x + 3^y = 31
    3^x + 5^y = 134

    Thanks in advance and best regards!
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    Re: Exponential system of equations

    Quote Originally Posted by schrodinger View Post
    Can you please help me solve this system of equations?

    2^x + 3^y = 31
    3^x + 5^y = 134

    Thanks in advance and best regards!
    by "inspection", one solution is ... x = 2 , y = 3
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