Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.37x+4=(271)x−3x=□
Given exponential equation: We are given the exponential equation:37x+4=(271)x−3First, we recognize that 27 is a power of 3, specifically 27=33. We can rewrite the right side of the equation using this fact.
Rewriting the right side: Rewrite the right side of the equation using 27=33:(271)x−3=(331)x−3=3−3(x−3)Now the equation is:37x+4=3−3(x−3)
Setting the exponents equal: Since the bases are the same, we can set the exponents equal to each other:7x+4=−3(x−3)Now we will solve for x.
Solving for x: Distribute the −3 on the right side of the equation:7x+4=−3x+9
Distributing −3: Add 3x to both sides to get all the x-terms on one side:7x+3x+4=910x+4=9
Combining like terms: Subtract 4 from both sides to isolate the x-term:10x=9−410x=5
Isolating the x-term: Divide both sides by 10 to solve for x:x=105x=21
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