Solve the Exponential Equation $$3 ^{( x - 1 )} = 16$$

question 165

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation. Use a calculator to obtain a decimal approximation, correct to two decimal places, for the
solution.
- $$3 ^{( x - 1 ) } = 16$$

• A) \(\{ 2.68 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 6.33 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 1.52 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 3.52 \}\)

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