Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.85x+3=(641)−32x=□
Write Given Equation: Write down the given exponential equation and simplify the right side of the equation.Given equation: 85x+3=(641)−32Simplify the right side: (641)−32=6432Since 64=82, we can write 6432 as (82)32.
Simplify Right Side: Apply the power of a power rule to the right side of the equation.Using the power of a power rule: (82)32=82⋅32=834Now the equation is: 85x+3=834
Apply Power Rule: Since the bases are the same, set the exponents equal to each other.5x+3=34
Set Exponents Equal: Solve for x by isolating x on one side of the equation.Subtract 3 from both sides: 5x=34−3Convert 3 to a fractions" target="_blank" class="backlink">fraction with a denominator of 3: 5x=34−39Combine the fractions: 5x=34−9Simplify the right side: 5x=3−5
Solve for x: Divide both sides by 5 to solve for x.x=3−5⋅51Simplify the right side: x=15−5Reduce the fraction: x=3−1
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