combination of linear and exponential

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I am stuck in this question :

If $a+bx =c^x$ then find $x$ in terms of $a, b$ and $c.$

I have tried certain algorithm but it ain't helping also a bit by Lambert function but nothing is happening please help me with a detailed solution any help would be appreciated

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You are correct thinking about Lambert function.

What you need to do first is to rewrite the equation as $$a+b x=e^{x \log(c)}$$ and then start the manipulations as described in many examples in the Wikipedia page.

If I am not doing any mistake (please, check all the steps), you whould end with something looking like $$x=-\frac{a}{b}-\frac{W\left(z\right)}{\log (c)}$$ where $z$ is a function of $b$ and $c$.

I let you finishing the work.