Solve the Equation $$4 ^ { x } = 12$$ A) $\{ 3.000 \}$

question 279

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Round to the nearest thousandth.
- $$4 ^ { x } = 12$$

• A) \(\{ 3.000 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 1.792 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 0.558 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 1.099 \}\)

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Definitions:

Nominal Interest

The stated interest rate of a loan or investment, not accounting for inflation or compounding effects.

Equivalent

Something that is equal in value, function, or meaning to another in a specified context.

Compounded Semiannually

The process of calculating interest where the accrued interest is added to the principal sum twice a year, resulting in interest being earned on previously earned interest.

Double Value

A term indicating that an item’s or asset's value has increased to twice its original value.