Questions: Solve the following exponential equation. Express the solution set in terms of natural logarithms or common logarithms. Then, use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation for the solution.
3^(x+1)=3619
The solution set expressed in terms of logarithms is . 3. (Use a comma to separate answers as needed. Simplify your answer. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use ln for natural logarithm and log for common logarithm.)
Transcript text: Solve the following exponential equation. Express the solution set in terms of natural logarithms or common logarithms. Then, use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation for the solution.
\[
3^{x+1}=3619
\]
The solution set expressed in terms of logarithms is $\square$ 3.
(Use a comma to separate answers as needed. Simplify your answer. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use In for natural logarithm and log for common logarithm.)
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Take the Logarithm of Both Sides
To solve the equation \( 3^{x+1} = 3619 \), we take the logarithm of both sides. Using the common logarithm (base 10), we have:
\[
\log(3^{x+1}) = \log(3619)
\]
Step 2: Apply the Power Rule of Logarithms
Using the power rule of logarithms, we can bring down the exponent:
\[
(x+1) \cdot \log(3) = \log(3619)
\]
Step 3: Isolate \( x \)
Next, we isolate \( x \):
\[
x + 1 = \frac{\log(3619)}{\log(3)}
\]
Subtracting 1 from both sides gives:
\[
x = \frac{\log(3619)}{\log(3)} - 1
\]
Step 4: Calculate the Decimal Approximation
Calculating the value of \( x \):
\[
x \approx 6.4585
\]
Final Answer
The solution set expressed in terms of logarithms is: