Solve the Following Graphically $$500 ( 1 - 0.03 ) ^ { 2 x } = 250$$

question 5

Multiple Choice

Solve the following graphically. If necessary, round answers to the nearest thousandth.
- $$500 ( 1 - 0.03 ) ^ { 2 x } = 250$$

• A) \(\{ - 46.900 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 192.652 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 11.378 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 45.5131461 \}\)

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