Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.32x+1228−x=23x−7x=□
Simplify the equation: First, let's simplify the equation by recognizing that 32 is a power of 2, specifically 32=25. We can then rewrite the equation using this fact.(32x+1228−x)=23x−7((25)x+1228−x)=23x−7(25(x+12)28−x)=23x−7
Combine the exponents: Now, we can use the property of exponents that states am−n=anam to combine the exponents in the numerator and the denominator.28−x−5(x+12)=23x−728−x−5x−60=23x−72−5x−52=23x−7
Equate the exponents: Since the bases are the same and the equation is set equal, we can equate the exponents.−5x−52=3x−7
Add 5x to both sides: Now, we solve for x by first adding 5x to both sides of the equation.−5x+5x−52=3x+5x−7−52=8x−7
Add 7 to both sides: Next, we add 7 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with x on one side.−52+7=8x−7+7−45=8x
Divide both sides by 8: Finally, we divide both sides by 8 to solve for x.8−45=88xx=8−45
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