Math Problem Statement

Solve the equations: 1. (1/2)^(x-2) = (2/3)^(2x-4) 2. 4^x - 3 * 2^x - 4 = 0

Solution

The image contains two mathematical problems written in Ukrainian. They are asking to solve equations:

  1. (12)x2=(23)2x4( \frac{1}{2} )^{x-2} = ( \frac{2}{3} )^{2x-4}
  2. 4x32x4=04^x - 3 \cdot 2^x - 4 = 0

Let's solve them one by one:

Problem 1:

(12)x2=(23)2x4( \frac{1}{2} )^{x-2} = ( \frac{2}{3} )^{2x-4} Take the logarithm of both sides, or rewrite the bases to solve for xx.

Problem 2:

4x32x4=04^x - 3 \cdot 2^x - 4 = 0 Notice that 4x=(22)x=(2x)24^x = (2^2)^x = (2^x)^2, so let y=2xy = 2^x, reducing the equation to a quadratic form for yy.

Let me solve these equations step by step.### Solution for Problem 1: The equation (12)x2=(23)2x4( \frac{1}{2} )^{x-2} = ( \frac{2}{3} )^{2x-4} has the solution: x=2x = 2

Solution for Problem 2:

The equation 4x32x4=04^x - 3 \cdot 2^x - 4 = 0 reduces to a quadratic form, and its solutions for xx are: x=2orx=iπlog2(complex solution)x = 2 \quad \text{or} \quad x = \frac{i\pi}{\log 2} \quad (\text{complex solution}) The real solution is x=2x = 2.


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Related Questions:

  1. How do logarithms help in solving exponential equations?
  2. What other methods could be used to solve equations with different bases?
  3. How do you solve quadratic equations in general?
  4. What is the significance of complex solutions in real-world problems?
  5. Can every exponential equation be solved by logarithms?

Tip: When dealing with exponential equations, always check if you can express terms with the same base to simplify the solving process.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Equations
Logarithmic Functions
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

(a^x = b^y) → log(a^x) = log(b^y)
Quadratic equation formula: ax^2 + bx + c = 0

Theorems

Laws of Logarithms
Quadratic Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12