SOLUTION: 7 ^ 4x - 1 = 7 ^3 So that is 7 to the power of 4x-1 = 7 to the power of 3. Do I just set 4x-1=3?

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Question 668714: 7 ^ 4x - 1 = 7 ^3
So that is 7 to the power of 4x-1 = 7 to the power of 3.
Do I just set 4x-1=3?

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7 ^ 4x - 1 = 7 ^3
So that is 7 to the power of 4x-1 = 7 to the power of 3.
Do I just set 4x-1=3?
:
Yes, if the numbers are equal the exponents are equal

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