Answer:
Explanation:
Begin by dividing by 5
2x + 4 = 3
Is this written as 2^(x + 4) = 3? I think it is.
Take the log of both sides
log 2^(x + 4) = log(3)
(x + 4) * log(2) = log 3
log 2 = 0.30103
log 3 = 0.47712
(x + 4) = log2 / log3
x + 4 = 0.63093 Add 4 to both sides
x = -3.369 Rounded to the nearest thousandth
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If you mean the question exactly as it is written (the 4 is not part of the power)
5(2^x + 4) = 15
2^x + 4 = 3
2^x = 3 - 4
2^x = - 1
This can't be done 2 to any power should be >0.
if x>0 then this will give an ever increasing number
if xK0 then this will give an ever decreasing answer but still greater than 0.
No value will make 2^x go to something minus.
If I have misread this in some way, leave a note and I will get back to you.