Question

Solve the following simple exponential equation
30 POINTS!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

x = 2

Explanation:

Convert 343 to the base of 7.

343 = 7³

7ˣ ⁺ ¹ = 7³

Ignore the 7's first to solve for x,

x + 1 = 3

x = 3 - 1

x = 2

7²

Check

7²⁺¹ = 343

7³ = 343

343 = 343 (correct)