Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.42x+3647x−1=49x−4x=□
Simplify Exponential Equation: Simplify the given exponential equation using the properties of exponents.Given equation: 4(2x+3)64(7x−1)=4(9x−4)Since 64=43, we can rewrite 64(7x−1) as (43)(7x−1).Now the equation becomes: 4(2x+3)(43)(7x−1)=4(9x−4)Using the property amn=(am)n, we get: 43(7x−1)=421x−3Now the equation is: 4(2x+3)4(21x−3)=4(9x−4)Using the property anam=a(m−n), we get: 4(21x−3−(2x+3))=4(9x−4)Simplify the exponent on the left side: 64=430This simplifies to: 64=431
Rewrite Using Properties: Since the bases are the same, we can set the exponents equal to each other.19x−6=9x−4
Set Exponents Equal: Solve for x by isolating the variable.Subtract 9x from both sides: 19x−9x−6=9x−9x−4This simplifies to: 10x−6=−4Add 6 to both sides: 10x−6+6=−4+6This simplifies to: 10x=2Divide both sides by 10: 1010x=102This simplifies to: x=51
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