Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.24−3x=1652x=□
Recognize Power of 2: Recognize that 16 is a power of 2, since 16=24. We can rewrite the equation using this fact to have the same base on both sides.24−3x=(24)52
Apply Power Rule: Apply the power of a power rule, which states that a^b)^c = a^{(b*c)}\. \$(2^{(4-3x)}) = 2^{(4*(2/5))}
Set Exponents Equal: Since the bases are now the same, we can set the exponents equal to each other. 4−3x=4(52)
Simplify Right Side: Simplify the right side of the equation. 4−3x=58
Isolate Variable: Solve for x by isolating the variable on one side.3x=4−58
Convert to Fraction: Convert 4 to a fraction with a denominator of 5 to combine the terms.3x=520−58
Subtract Fractions: Subtract the fractions. 3x=(520)−(58)=512
Divide by 3: Divide both sides by 3 to solve for x.x=3512
Simplify Division: Simplify the division by 3.x=(512)⋅(31)
Multiply Numerators: Multiply the numerators and denominators. x=1512
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3. x=54
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