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4^2-6(2^x)-16=0


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Assuming that 4^2-6(2^x)-16=0 is correct, we can rearrange it as:

-6(2^x) + 4^2 - 16=0

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6(2^x) + 4^2 - 16=0 ?

If 6(2^x) + 4^2 - 16=0 is correct, then

6(2^x) + 4^2 - 16=16 - 16 = 0, that is, 6(2^x) = 0. Then x = 0 (answer)
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