The exponential equation is .

Consider two functions as and .

Graph :

Draw a coordinate plane.

Graph the functions and in the same coordinate axis.

Observe the above graph :

The two graphs intersects at a point .

Thus, the solution is .

Algebraic conformation :

The equation is .

Consider .

Rewrite the equation as below :

Apply formula: .

Apply change-of-base formula : .

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Thus, the solutions is .

Graph of the equation is : \ \

The solution is .