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4 * {8}^(x + 1) = {2}^(2x)
Calculate the value of x​

User Ruth
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Answer:

x=-5

Explanation:

  1. 2^2×2^3(x+1)=2^2x
  2. since they have the same Base we equat the exponents
  3. 2+3(x+1)=2x
  4. 2+3x+3=2x group like terms
  5. 3x-2x=-3-2
  6. x=-5

User JCotton
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Answer:


- 2

Explanation:

2^2×2^3(x+1)=2^2x

same base cancel,you will get

2+3x+3=2x

take same variable then - or + you will get


x = - 2

User ArthurLambert
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