SOLUTION: Solve the equation 4^2x+1=2^3x+6. Possible solutions are: a. -5 b. 2 c. 4 d. 5

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Question 47999: Solve the equation 4^2x+1=2^3x+6.
Possible solutions are:
a. -5
b. 2
c. 4
d. 5
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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4^(2x + 1) = 2^(3x + 6)
2^(4x + 2) = 2^(3x + 6)
4x + 2 = 3x + 6
x = 4
(c)