Question
Solve the equation
x=45
Alternative Form
x=1.25
Evaluate
272x×1=2432x−1
Multiply the terms
272x=2432x−1
Rewrite the expression
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Evaluate
272x
Write the number in exponential form with the base of 3
(33)2x
Rewrite the expression
36x
36x=2432x−1
Rewrite the expression
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Evaluate
2432x−1
Write the number in exponential form with the base of 3
(35)2x−1
Rewrite the expression
310x−5
36x=310x−5
Since the bases are the same,set the exponents equal
6x=10x−5
Move the variable to the left side
6x−10x=−5
Subtract the terms
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Evaluate
6x−10x
Collect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients
(6−10)x
Subtract the numbers
−4x
−4x=−5
Change the signs on both sides of the equation
4x=5
Divide both sides
44x=45
Solution
x=45
Alternative Form
x=1.25
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