Use a Graphing Calculator to Find All Solutions of the Equation

question 28

Essay

Use a graphing calculator to find all solutions of the equation $\log _ {10 } x = 2 x ^ { 2 } - 5$ correct to two decimal places.

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Definitions:

Compounded Annually

Interest on an investment or loan calculated once per year, adding to the principal for the next year's interest calculation.

Annual Rate of Growth

The yearly percentage increase in the size or value of something, commonly used in economic or investment contexts.

Equivalent Annual Compounded

The annual interest rate that is equivalent to the nominal rate compounded more frequently than once a year.

Rate of Return

The profit or deficit experienced on an investment, calculated over a particular duration and shown as a fraction of the investment's original value.