Math Problem Statement

solve this exponential equation

Solve the following exponential equations: 1. 2^x = 32, 2. 3^x = 1/9, 3. 2^(x+1) = 64, 4. (1/3)^x = 27, 5. 4^x = 1/2.

Solution

It seems that the text extraction from the image was not successful. However, based on the image you uploaded, I can read the equations manually. Here are the problems:

  1. 2x=322^x = 32
  2. 3x=193^x = \frac{1}{9}
  3. 2x+1=642^{x+1} = 64
  4. (13)x=27\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^x = 27
  5. 4x=124^x = \frac{1}{2}

Let me solve these one by one.

1. 2x=322^x = 32

We know 32=2532 = 2^5, so: 2x=25    x=52^x = 2^5 \implies x = 5

2. 3x=193^x = \frac{1}{9}

We can rewrite 19\frac{1}{9} as 919^{-1} and 9=329 = 3^2, so: 3x=32    x=23^x = 3^{-2} \implies x = -2

3. 2x+1=642^{x+1} = 64

We know 64=2664 = 2^6, so: 2x+1=26    x+1=6    x=52^{x+1} = 2^6 \implies x+1 = 6 \implies x = 5

4. (13)x=27\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^x = 27

We know 13=31\frac{1}{3} = 3^{-1} and 27=3327 = 3^3, so: (31)x=33    3x=33    x=3    x=3(3^{-1})^x = 3^3 \implies 3^{-x} = 3^3 \implies -x = 3 \implies x = -3

5. 4x=124^x = \frac{1}{2}

We know 4=224 = 2^2, so we rewrite the equation as: (22)x=12    22x=21    2x=1    x=12(2^2)^x = \frac{1}{2} \implies 2^{2x} = 2^{-1} \implies 2x = -1 \implies x = -\frac{1}{2}


Here are the solutions:

  1. x=5x = 5
  2. x=2x = -2
  3. x=5x = 5
  4. x=3x = -3
  5. x=12x = -\frac{1}{2}

Do you need more details on any of these?

Here are 5 questions to expand:

  1. How can you solve exponential equations involving logarithms?
  2. What is the relationship between negative exponents and reciprocals?
  3. How do you solve exponential equations when bases are not the same?
  4. Can you explain how to simplify expressions with fractional exponents?
  5. What are the properties of exponents used in solving these equations?

Tip: Always express numbers with the same base when solving exponential equations—it simplifies the comparison and solution.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Equations

Formulas

a^x = b => x = log_b(a)

Theorems

Properties of exponents

Suitable Grade Level

High School