Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.95x−981x+7=94x+1x=□
Recognize and Rewrite: Simplify the given exponential equation using properties of exponents.The equation is:[9(5x−9)81(x+7)=9(4x+1)]First, recognize that 81 is a power of 9, specifically 81=92. Rewrite 81 in terms of 9:[9(5x−9)(92)(x+7)=9(4x+1)]Now apply the power of a power rule (am)n=amn:[9(5x−9)92(x+7)=9(4x+1)]
Simplify Exponent: Simplify the exponent in the numerator.Using the power of a power rule, multiply the exponents:92x+14/(95x−9)=94x+1
Set Exponents Equal: Since the bases are the same, we can set the exponents equal to each other. 2x+14−(5x−9)=4x+1
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation by distributing the negative sign and combining like terms.2x+14−5x+9=4x+1−3x+23=4x+1
Move Terms: Move all terms involving x to one side and constants to the other side.Add 3x to both sides and subtract 1 from both sides:−3x+3x+23−1=4x+3x+1−123−1=7x22=7x
Solve for x: Solve for x by dividing both sides by 7.x=722
More problems from Compare linear, exponential, and quadratic growth