Solving Word Problems: Steps & Examples

9.6 Solve Exponential and Log Equations

Solving Exponential Equations using LogarithmsLEARNING OBJECTIVE: Solve an exponential equation by applying logarithmic propertiesThe equation y = 2(3^x) shows the number of infected people from an outbreak of the norovirus. The variable y represents the number of infected people, and x represents time in weeks.In how many weeks will the number of infected people reach 1,458?a) 6 weeksb) 10 weeksc) 5 weeksd) 12 weeks