Math Problem Statement

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Solve the following problems: 1. Find x in 2(4^x) - 10(2^x) + 8 = 0 2. Solve for x in 2^(2x) - 18 * 2^x = 40 3. Solve for x given (1/8)^x * 64^2 = 256 4. Simplify (3^(n+3) - 3 * 3^n) / (4 * 3^(n+2)) 5. Solve for x in 64^x - 121 = 17 6. Find x if 3^(2x+3) + 1 = 28

Solution

Let's go through each question and solve them step-by-step.


1. Solve for xx in:

2(4x)10(2x)+8=02(4^x) - 10(2^x) + 8 = 0

Solution: Let y=2xy = 2^x. Then 4x=(22)x=(2x)2=y24^x = (2^2)^x = (2^x)^2 = y^2. Substituting, the equation becomes: 2y210y+8=02y^2 - 10y + 8 = 0 Simplify by dividing by 2: y25y+4=0y^2 - 5y + 4 = 0 Factor the quadratic: (y4)(y1)=0(y - 4)(y - 1) = 0 So, y=4y = 4 or y=1y = 1.

Now, since y=2xy = 2^x:

  • If 2x=42^x = 4, then x=2x = 2.
  • If 2x=12^x = 1, then x=0x = 0.

Answer: x=2x = 2 or x=0x = 0.


2. Solve for xx in:

22x182x=402^{2x} - 18 \cdot 2^x = 40

Solution: Let y=2xy = 2^x. Then 22x=(2x)2=y22^{2x} = (2^x)^2 = y^2. Substitute to get: y218y40=0y^2 - 18y - 40 = 0 Solve this quadratic equation using the quadratic formula: y=18±(18)2+4402y = \frac{18 \pm \sqrt{(-18)^2 + 4 \cdot 40}}{2} (Continue solving for values of yy and then xx)


3. Solve for xx given:

(18)x×642=256\left(\frac{1}{8}\right)^x \times 64^2 = 256


4. Simplify:

3n+33×3n4×3n+2\frac{3^{n+3} - 3 \times 3^n}{4 \times 3^{n+2}}


5. Solve for xx in the equation:

64x121=1764^x - 121 = 17


6. Find xx if:

32x+3+1=283^{2x+3} + 1 = 28


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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Quadratic Equations
Simplification of Expressions

Formulas

Quadratic equation formula ax^2 + bx + c = 0
Exponent properties: a^(m+n) = a^m * a^n
Conversion of exponential terms

Theorems

Quadratic Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12