Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.(641)−2x+6=(161)8x−5x=□
Write Given Exponential Equation: First, let's write down the given exponential equation:((1/64))(−2x+6)=((1/16))(8x−5)We need to solve for x.
Express Given Values as Powers of 2: Recognize that both sides of the equation are powers of 2. We can express 641 and 161 as powers of 2:641=2−6 and 161=2−4.Rewrite the equation using these expressions:(2−6)−2x+6=(2−4)8x−5
Apply Power of a Power Rule: Apply the power of a power rule, which states that (am)n=amn, to both sides of the equation:2(−6∗−2x+6∗−6)=2(−4∗8x−4∗−5)
Simplify Exponents: Simplify the exponents on both sides of the equation: 212x−36=2−32x+20
Set Exponents Equal: Since the bases are the same and the equation is an equality, we can set the exponents equal to each other: 12x−36=−32x+20
Solve for x: Solve for x by adding 32x to both sides and adding 36 to both sides:12x+32x=20+3644x=56
Isolate x: Divide both sides by 44 to isolate x:x=4456
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction to find the value of x:x=5.57
Final Value of x: Further simplify the fraction by dividing 7 by 5.5:x=1.27272727272...
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