Question

If 3^2x+1 =3^x+5, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

`3^(2x+1) = 3^(x+5)`

if the bases are equal then the powers must be equal as well

2x+ 1 = x+5 export like terms to same side of equation

2x - x = 5 - 1 add/subtract like terms

x = 4