SOLUTION: Use the like bases property to solve the equation 4(10)^x+24=4024

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Question 1148416: Use the like bases property to solve the equation
4(10)^x+24=4024

Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%2810%29%5Ex%2B24=4024

4%2A10%5Ex=4000

4%2A10%5Ex=4%2A1000

10%5Ex=10%5E3

Same base; exponents are equal;
x=3