Math Problem Statement

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Solve the following exponential equations without using logarithms: 1. 4^(x+3) = 1 2. 5^(3-2x) = 125 3. 3^(1-2x) = 243 4. 3^(2x) = 3^(-x) 5. 8^(2x+5) = 4096 6. 4^x = 64

Solution

Let's solve each of the exponential equations step by step, without using logarithms.

1. 4x+3=14^{x+3} = 1

For any base aa, a0=1a^0 = 1. Thus:

4x+3=40    x+3=04^{x+3} = 4^0 \implies x + 3 = 0

Solving for xx:

x=3x = -3

2. 532x=1255^{3-2x} = 125

First, express 125125 as a power of 55:

125=53125 = 5^3

Now, equate the exponents:

32x=33 - 2x = 3

2x=0    x=0-2x = 0 \implies x = 0

3. 312x=2433^{1-2x} = 243

First, express 243243 as a power of 33:

243=35243 = 3^5

Now, equate the exponents:

12x=51 - 2x = 5

2x=4    x=2-2x = 4 \implies x = -2

4. 32x=3x3^{2x} = 3^{-x}

Since the bases are the same, set the exponents equal to each other:

2x=x2x = -x

3x=0    x=03x = 0 \implies x = 0

5. 82x+5=40968^{2x+5} = 4096

Express 40964096 as a power of 88:

84=40968^4 = 4096

Now, equate the exponents:

2x+5=42x + 5 = 4

2x=1    x=122x = -1 \implies x = -\frac{1}{2}

6. 4x=644^x = 64

Express 6464 as a power of 44:

64=43/264 = 4^{3/2}

Now, equate the exponents:

[ x = \frac 3

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Equations
Algebra

Formulas

a^0 = 1 for any base a
If bases are the same, set exponents equal

Theorems

Properties of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12