Solve Equations using Desmos

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What is Desmos?

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Desmos is an online graphing calculator that allows users to visualize and solve mathematical equations and functions.

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How do you solve an equation using Desmos?

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To solve an equation using Desmos, input the equation into the calculator, and it will graph the function. The points where the graph intersects the x-axis represent the solutions.

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What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

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'Solving for x' means finding the value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is a logarithm?

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A logarithm is the inverse operation to exponentiation, answering the question: to what exponent must a base be raised to produce a given number.

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What is the base of a logarithm?

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The base of a logarithm is the number that is raised to a power to obtain a certain value. For example, in log_b(a) = c, b is the base.

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How do you convert a logarithmic equation to an exponential form?

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To convert log_b(a) = c to exponential form, rewrite it as b^c = a.

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What is the solution to the equation log(x+6) = 1?

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The solution is x = 4.

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What is the value of 7^(n+10) - 8 = 6 when solved for n?

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The value of n is approximately -8.643.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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An equation has no solution if there are no values that can be substituted for the variable that will make the equation true.

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What is the significance of the x-intercept in a graph?

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The x-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the x-axis, indicating the value of x when the output (y) is zero.