To solve the equation \(4(10^{x-2}) + 3 = 2,021\), we first isolate the term with the exponent by subtracting 3 from both sides. Then, divide by 4 to solve for \(10^{x-2}\). Finally, take the logarithm to solve for \(x\).
Step 1: Isolate the Exponential Term
Start with the equation:
\[ 4(10^{x-2}) + 3 = 2,021 \]
Subtract 3 from both sides:
\[ 4(10^{x-2}) = 2,018 \]
Divide by 4:
\[ 10^{x-2} = 504.5 \]
Step 2: Solve for \(x\)
Take the logarithm base 10 of both sides:
\[ x - 2 = \log_{10}(504.5) \]
Calculate \(\log_{10}(504.5)\):
\[ x - 2 \approx 2.7029 \]