Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.26x+7=(81)1−5xx=□
Identify base of exponents: Identify the base of the exponents on both sides of the equation to see if they can be made the same.Since 23=8, we can rewrite 81 as 2−3.
Rewrite equation with same base: Rewrite the equation using the same base for both exponents.26x+7=(2−3)1−5x
Apply power of a power rule: Apply the power of a power rule to the right side of the equation.26x+7=2−3(1−5x)
Set exponents equal to each other: Since the bases are now the same, we can set the exponents equal to each other.6x+7=−3(1−5x)
Distribute −3 on right side: Distribute the −3 on the right side of the equation.6x+7=−3+15x
Move terms involving x: Move all terms involving x to one side and constant terms to the other side.6x−15x=−3−7
Combine like terms: Combine like terms.−9x=−10
Divide both sides by −9: Divide both sides by −9 to solve for x.x=−9−10
Simplify the fraction: Simplify the fraction.x=910
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