Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.4x−10=(641)5x+2x=□
Write Given Exponential Equation: Write down the given exponential equation.4(x−10)=(641)(5x+2)
Rewrite Using Common Base: Recognize that 4 and 64 are both powers of 2, so we can rewrite the equation using a common base.4=22 and 64=26, so the equation becomes:(22)(x−10)=((26)1)(5x+2)
Simplify Exponents: Simplify the exponents on both sides of the equation.22(x−10)=(2−6)(5x+2)This simplifies to:22x−20=2−30x−12
Set Exponents Equal: Since the bases are the same, we can set the exponents equal to each other.2x−20=−30x−12
Solve for x: Solve for x by combining like terms.Add 30x to both sides:2x+30x−20=−30x+30x−1232x−20=−12
Divide to Find x: Add 20 to both sides to isolate the term with x.32x−20+20=−12+2032x=8
Divide to Find x: Add 20 to both sides to isolate the term with x.32x−20+20=−12+2032x=8Divide both sides by 32 to solve for x.x=328x=41
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