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How do I solve for x

How do I solve for x-example-1

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Answer:

x= 2

Explanation:

consider

27 = 3³

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{3}^(x + 4) = {27}^(x)


{x}^(x + 4) = ( {3}^(3) )^(x)


{3}^(x + 4) = {3}^(3(x))


{3}^(x + 4) = {3}^(3x)


x + 4 = 3x


4 = 3x - x


4 = 2x


(4)/(2) = x


2 = x

User NRaf
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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

27^x could also be written as 3^3x because 27 is 3^3. From here you know 3^x+4 is 3^3x. x+4 is 3x.With basic algebra you can find that x is 2

User Erzsebet
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