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  1. May 6th 2009, 06:21 PM #1
    olen12
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    Solving graphically

    How do I find an approximate solution to solve this graphically?

    8^x = 23
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  2. May 6th 2009, 07:33 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by olen12 View Post
    How do I find an approximate solution to solve this graphically?

    8^x = 23
    Graph the curve 8^x.
    Estimate at which value of x the y value is 23.
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    Graphically:

    Draw y_1 =23 on the same axis of y_2 =8^x

    where they cross is your solution
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