Math Problem Statement

Solve for x in the following exponential equations: 169^x = 13^x, 7^x = 1/49, (3/5)^(3x+1) = 25/9, 4^(3x+2) < 64, (9/27)^(6x-1) ≥ (27/9)^(-x+6), 4^(x+1) = 1/64, 5^(3x+8) = 25^x, 4^(5x-13) = 1/8^x, 10^x > 100^(−2x−5), 49^x = 343^(2x−3).

Solution

You have provided a set of equations to solve for xx. I will go through each equation and explain how to solve it:

  1. 169x=132x169^x = 13^{2x}

    • Recognize that 169=132169 = 13^2.
    • Therefore, (132)x=132x(13^2)^x = 13^{2x}.
    • Simplifying, 132x=132x13^{2x} = 13^{2x}.
    • Since the bases and exponents are equal, any value for xx satisfies the equation.
  2. 7x=1497^x = \frac{1}{49}

    • Recognize that 49=7249 = 7^2, so 149=72\frac{1}{49} = 7^{-2}.
    • Therefore, 7x=727^x = 7^{-2}.
    • Solving for xx, x=2x = -2.
  3. (35)3x+1=259\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)^{3x+1} = \frac{25}{9}

    • Rewrite 259\frac{25}{9} as (53)2\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)^2.
    • Therefore, (35)3x+1=(53)2\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)^{3x+1} = \left(\frac{5}{3}\right)^2.
    • Which is (35)3x+1=(35)2\left(\frac{3}{5}\right)^{3x+1} = \left(\frac{3}{5}\right)^{-2}.
    • Equating the exponents, 3x+1=23x+1 = -2.
    • Solving for xx, x=1x = -1.
  4. 43x+2<644^{3x+2} < 64

    • Recognize 64=4364 = 4^3.
    • Therefore, 43x+2<434^{3x+2} < 4^3.
    • Equating bases, 3x+2<33x+2 < 3.
    • Solving for xx, x<13x < \frac{1}{3}.
  5. (927)6x1(279)x+6\left(\frac{9}{27}\right)^{6x-1} \geq \left(\frac{27}{9}\right)^{-x+6}

    • Simplify to (13)6x1(3)x+6\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{6x-1} \geq \left(3\right)^{-x+6}.
    • Which is 36x+13x+63^{-6x+1} \geq 3^{-x+6}.
    • Equating exponents, 6x+1x+6-6x+1 \geq -x+6.
    • Solving for xx, x1x \leq -1.
  6. 4x+1=1644^{x+1} = \frac{1}{64}

    • Recognize 64=4364 = 4^3, so 164=43\frac{1}{64} = 4^{-3}.
    • Therefore, 4x+1=434^{x+1} = 4^{-3}.
    • Solving for xx, x=4x = -4.
  7. 53x+8=25x5^{3x+8} = 25^x

    • Rewrite 25=5225 = 5^2.
    • Therefore, 53x+8=52x5^{3x+8} = 5^{2x}.
    • Equating the exponents, 3x+8=2x3x+8 = 2x.
    • Solving for xx, x=8x = -8.
  8. 45x13=18x4^{5x-13} = \frac{1}{8^x}

    • Rewrite 8=238 = 2^3, so 18x=23x\frac{1}{8^x} = 2^{-3x}, and 2=41/22 = 4^{1/2}.
    • Therefore, 45x13=41.5x4^{5x-13} = 4^{-1.5x}.
    • Equating exponents, 5x13=1.5x5x-13 = -1.5x.
    • Solving for xx, x=136.5=2x = \frac{13}{6.5} = 2.
  9. 102x>1002x510^{2x} > 100^{-2x-5}

    • Rewrite 100=102100 = 10^2.
    • Therefore, 102x>104x1010^{2x} > 10^{-4x-10}.
    • Equating bases, 2x>4x102x > -4x-10.
    • Solving for xx, x>2x > -2.
  10. 49x=3432x349^x = 343^{2x-3}

  • Recognize 49=7249 = 7^2 and 343=73343 = 7^3.
  • Therefore, (72)x=(73)2x3(7^2)^x = (7^3)^{2x-3}.
  • Simplifying, 72x=76x97^{2x} = 7^{6x-9}.
  • Equating exponents, 2x=6x92x = 6x-9.
  • Solving for xx, x=94x = \frac{9}{4}.

Would you like details or have any questions about these solutions?

To further expand your understanding, consider the following questions:

  1. What would be the effect on the equation 43x+2<644^{3x+2} < 64 if the "<" were replaced with "≥"?
  2. How do the properties of logarithms help in solving these types of equations?
  3. What is the general method for solving exponential inequalities, like in question 4?
  4. Can you think of a real-life situation where exponential equations might be used?
  5. How would you graph one of these exponential equations to visually verify the solution?

Tip: Always double-check your work by substituting the solution back into the original equation to verify that it indeed satisfies the conditions set by the equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Equations
Inequalities
Algebra

Formulas

a^x = b^x implies a = b
(a^m)/(a^n) = a^(m-n)
Exponential property: log_a(a^x) = x
Solving inequalities involving exponentials

Theorems

Exponentiation rules
Logarithmic properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12