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Solve the equation
2^3x = 4096
pls help asap! and show ur work!

User Steve Ward
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Hey there!

2^3x = 4,096

2^3 = 2 • 2 • 2 = 4 • 2 ➡️ 8

NEW EQUATION: 8x = 4,096

DIVIDE both SIDES by 8

8x/8 = 4,096/8

CANCEL: 8/8 because that gives you 1

KEEP: 4,096/8 because it helps you solve for “x”

4,096/8 = x

4,096/8 = 512

x = 512 ☑️

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