Solve the Given Exponential Equation $2 ^ { x } - 4 x + 2 = 0$

question 148

Multiple Choice

Solve the given exponential equation. Round answer to three decimal places.
- $2 ^ { x } - 4 x + 2 = 0$

• A) {1.000}
• B) {12.639}
• C) {3.660}
• D) {1.000, 3.660}

---

Definitions:

Retail Method

An accounting technique used to estimate inventory value by calculating a cost to retail price ratio and applying it to the ending inventory at retail prices.

Merchandise Inventory

The total value of a retailer's goods that are available for sale to customers.

Estimated Cost

A prediction or forecast of the future cost of a project, operation, or production based on current data and trends.

Gross Profit Rate

A financial metric that measures the difference between sales and the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of sales.