SOLUTION: Please solve with steps 2(4^v+1) = 1

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Question 133277: Please solve with steps
2(4^v+1) = 1

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Please solve with steps
2(4^v+1) = 1
:
I assume you mean:
= 1
Divide both sides by 2 and you have;

Using logs:

log equivalent of exponents:

Find the logs
.602(v+1) = -.301
:
Divide both sides by .602

v + 1 = -.5
:
v = -.5 - 1
:
v = -1.5
:
Check solution on a calc: Enter 2(4^(-1.5+1)) = 1

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