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I. Exponential Equations
1. an equation with an exponent
2. example: 5^(2) = 25
3. Rule: b^(m) = b^(n)
4. Solving for variables in exponential equations
1. Example #1: 3^(X) = 27
1. 3^(X) = 3^(3) - change 27 to 3^(3)
2. X = 3 - remove similar bases
2. Example #2: 8^(X) = 32
1. 2^(3X) = 2^(5)
2. 3X = 5
3. X = 5/3
3. Example #3: ½X = 8
1. ½X = ½^(-3)
2. X = -3