Math Problem Statement

Answer the following exponential equations: 1. 7^(x+4) = 49^(2x-1), 2. (1/2)^(2x) = 23^(3-x), 3. 4^(x+2) = 8^(2x)

Solution

The image shows three exponential equations. Let me solve them one by one.

1. 7x+4=492x17^{x+4} = 49^{2x-1}

We can rewrite 4949 as 727^2: 492x1=(72)2x1=72(2x1)=74x249^{2x-1} = (7^2)^{2x-1} = 7^{2(2x-1)} = 7^{4x - 2}

Now the equation becomes: 7x+4=74x27^{x+4} = 7^{4x-2}

Since the bases are the same, we equate the exponents: x+4=4x2x + 4 = 4x - 2

Solving for xx: 4+2=4xx    6=3x    x=24 + 2 = 4x - x \implies 6 = 3x \implies x = 2

2. (12)2x=23x\left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^{2x} = 2^{3-x}

We rewrite (12)2x\left( \frac{1}{2} \right)^{2x} as 22x2^{-2x}: 22x=23x2^{-2x} = 2^{3 - x}

Since the bases are the same, we equate the exponents: 2x=3x-2x = 3 - x

Solving for xx: 2x+x=3    x=3    x=3-2x + x = 3 \implies -x = 3 \implies x = -3

3. 4x+2=82x4^{x+2} = 8^{2x}

We rewrite 44 and 88 with base 2: 4=22and8=234 = 2^2 \quad \text{and} \quad 8 = 2^3

Thus, the equation becomes: (22)x+2=(23)2x(2^2)^{x+2} = (2^3)^{2x}

Simplifying both sides: 22(x+2)=26x2^{2(x+2)} = 2^{6x}

Equate the exponents: 2(x+2)=6x2(x + 2) = 6x

Simplifying: 2x+4=6x    4=4x    x=12x + 4 = 6x \implies 4 = 4x \implies x = 1

Final Answers:

  1. x=2x = 2
  2. x=3x = -3
  3. x=1x = 1

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. Solve 5x+1=252x35^{x+1} = 25^{2x-3}.
  2. Solve 32x=9x+13^{2x} = 9^{x+1}.
  3. Solve 2x+5=16x22^{x+5} = 16^{x-2}.
  4. Solve (1/3)2x=3x1(1/3)^{2x} = 3^{x-1}.
  5. Solve 6x+2=36x36^{x+2} = 36^{x-3}.

Tip: Always try to express the numbers in exponential equations with the same base for easier simplification.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Equations
Algebra
Exponent Properties

Formulas

a^x = a^y => x = y
(a^m)^n = a^(m*n)
Convert terms to the same base

Theorems

Exponentiation Rule
Equality of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12