Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.26x−8⋅642−x=29x+4x=□
Recognize power of 2: First, we need to recognize that 64 is a power of 2, specifically 64=26. We can use this to rewrite the equation in terms of the base 2.
Rewrite equation in base 2: Rewrite 642−x as (26)2−x and simplify the equation.642−x=(26)2−x=26∗(2−x)=212−6xNow the equation is 26x−8⋅212−6x=29x+4.
Combine left side of equation: Combine the left side of the equation using the property of exponents that states am×an=am+n. 26x−8×212−6x=2(6x−8)+(12−6x)=24. Now we have 24=29x+4.
Set exponents equal: Since the bases are the same and the equation is an equality, we can set the exponents equal to each other. 4=9x+4
Subtract 4 from both sides: Subtract 4 from both sides to solve for x.4−4=9x+4−40=9x
Divide both sides by 9: Divide both sides by 9 to isolate x. 90=99xx=0
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