Solve the Exponential Equation and Express Approximate Solutions to the Nearest

question 11

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation and express approximate solutions to the nearest hundredth. 8 ^{25 x + 3} = 34 ^{x + 8}

• A) x = 0.75
• B) x = 0.83
• C) x = 0.91
• D) x = 0.45
• E) x = 8.48

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