SOLUTION: 4^x + 3(2^(x+2)) = -32 I have this question, but I wonder if its even solvable since the right side is negative and x cannot be negative. Thanks.

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Question 1027472: 4^x + 3(2^(x+2)) = -32
I have this question, but I wonder if its even solvable since the right side is negative and x cannot be negative. Thanks.
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Is there a given restriction that x is not negative?
If so, you did not state that as part of your problem.
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As given:
4%5Ex or 2%5E%28x%2B2%29 must be negative.
The answers are all complex (imaginary) numbers.
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