Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.(89)3x+12=1x=□
Identify given equation: Identify the given exponential equation and the value it is equal to.The given equation is (89)3x+12=1. We need to find the value of x that satisfies this equation.
Recognize power property: Recognize that any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1. Since (89)3x+12=1, we can deduce that the exponent 3x+12 must be equal to 0 because 89 is a non-zero number.
Set exponent equal: Set the exponent equal to 0 and solve for x. 3x+12=0Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term with x.3x+12−12=0−123x=−12
Divide and solve for x: Divide both sides of the equation by 3 to solve for x.33x=3−12x=−4