Question

Solve for the unknown.
4^2x+3=1
what does x equal?

Answer 1

x = -1/8

Explanation:

4^2x + 3 = 1

You want to try to get the x on one side by itself.

First step subtract 3 from both sides

4^2x + 3 -3 = 1 -3

so now it looks like 4^2x = -2

We know 4^2 is 4x4 which is 16.

16x= -2

Divide 16 by both sides.

x = -2 / 16

Reduce.

x = -1/8

Answer 2

x = -1/8

Explanation:

4^2x + 3 = 1 start by simplifying the equation

16x + 3 = 1 now subtract 3 on both sides

16x = -2 isolate the variable by dividing 16 on both sides

x = -1/8