SOLUTION: The best base to determine the solution to 2^2x + 1 = 4^x is: @ Since 4 is a multiple power of 2, 2 is the best base. a. b = 10 b. b = 2 c. b = e d. None of the above, there

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: The best base to determine the solution to 2^2x + 1 = 4^x is: @ Since 4 is a multiple power of 2, 2 is the best base. a. b = 10 b. b = 2 c. b = e d. None of the above, there       Log On


   

Question 152878: The best base to determine the solution to 2^2x + 1 = 4^x is:
@ Since 4 is a multiple power of 2, 2 is the best base.
a. b = 10
b. b = 2
c. b = e
d. None of the above, there is no solution to the problem
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm assuming that you answered "Since 4 is a multiple power of 2, 2 is the best base. " ?


Since 4=2%5E2, you are correct. So the answer is b)