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2-18.

Solve for in each equation below.

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    Rewrite both sides of the equation so they have the same base. Now the exponents must be equal. Write an equation and solve for .

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    Follow the steps in part (a). Notice that both and can be rewritten as powers of .

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    Follow the steps in part (a).

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    Get all the terms on one side of the equation, factor, and use the Zero Product Property.