Lesson: Solving Exponential Equations Using Logarithms Mathematics

In this lesson, we will learn how to use logarithms to solve exponential equations.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

apply logarithms (using a calculator) to solve exponential equations
- including equations where the exponents are binomials in one variable.

Students should already be familiar with

Students will not cover

Q1:

Find, to the nearest hundredth, the value of for which .

Q2:

Use a calculator to find the value of for which . Give your answer correct to two decimal places.

Q3:

Given that and , where is an integer, determine the value of .