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16^(3x-1) = 32. pls help

16^(3x-1) = 32. pls help-example-1

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Answer:x=33/4096=0.008

Step-by-step explanation: 1.1 16 = 24

(16)3 = (24)3 = 212

Equation at the end of step

1

:

((212 • x) - 1) - 32 = 0

STEP

2

:

Equation at the end of step 2

4096x - 33 = 0

STEP

3

:

Solving a Single Variable Equation:

3.1 Solve : 4096x-33 = 0

Add 33 to both sides of the equation :

4096x = 33

Divide both sides of the equation by 4096:

x = 33/4096 = 0.008

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