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Terrence Moore

Terrence Moore

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2022-04-30

Solve over the reals for x in the equation 16 = 2 6 x 4 .

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pecanjima9vo

pecanjima9vo

Beginner2022-05-01Added 11 answers

Rewrite the equation as 2 6 x 4 = 16
2 6 x 4 = 16
Create equivalent expressions in the equation that all have equal bases.
2 6 x 4 = 2 4
Since the bases are the same, then two expressions are only equal if the exponents are also equal.
6x-4=4
Solve for x
x = 4 3

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