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Exponential Equations (OCR A Level Maths: Pure)

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Exponential Equations

What are exponential equations?

Exponential Equations Notes fig1, A Level & AS Maths: Pure revision notes

  • An equation where the unknown is a power
  • In simple cases the solutions can be “spotted” Exponential Equations Notes fig2, A Level & AS Maths: Pure revision notes

How do I solve exponential equations?

  • Laws of Indices are often needed to rewrite equations
  • Laws of Logarithms are used to solve exponential equations
  • ln (loge) is often used
  • Answers are often written in terms of ln

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What about hidden quadratics?

  •  Look out for “hidden” squared terms, these are hidden quadratics which will need to be solved
    • 4x = (22)x = 22x = (2x)2
    • e2x = (e2)x = (ex)2

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