Erika is working on solving the exponential equation 50x = 17; however, she is not quite sure where to start. Using complete sentences, describe to Erika how to solve this equation.

To simplify the equation, Erika must isolate the x. This means to get the x by itself. In order to do so, Erika needs to divide 50x by fifty to undo the multiplication. What is done on on side, must be done on the other by the Division Property of Equality. Therefore, Erika must divide seventeen by fifty as well. The answer Erika should end up with is x=0.34