Solve the exponential equation. Use a calculator to approximate the solution to the nearest thousandth.2x + 8 = 5

A. x ? -5.678
B. x ? 8.431
C. x ? -0.505
D. x ? 1.334


Answer: A

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A. a)   b)   c) 
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A. 3x2 + 4 + 
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