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Solve for x using log 16^x = 64^(x + 4)

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Answer:

x = -12.

Explanation:

Set logs up on both sides-

log 16^x = log 64^x+4

The variable goes behind because of the exponent log property (exponents are permitted to go behind the log to multiply)-

x * log 16 = x + 4 * log 64

Divide both logs out-

log 64/log 16 = 1.5

Simplify-

x = x+4(1.5)

1.5x + 6 = x

Remove 1.5-

1 - 1.5 = -.5x

Simplify-

-.5x = 6

Divide both sides-

6/-.5x = -12

Hence, the answer would be -12

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