SSEE- Same Base

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Determine if the numbers can be written using the same base. If so, go to Step 2. If not, stop and use Steps for Solving an Exponential Equation with Different Bases.

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Rewrite the problem using the same base.

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Use the properties of exponents to simplify the problem.

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Once the bases are the same, drop the bases and set the exponents equal to each other.

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Finish solving the problem by isolating the variable