SOLUTION: 4^x+3=8^x

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Question 527954: 4^x+3=8^x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4%5E%28x%2B3%29=8%5Ex


%282%5E2%29%5E%28x%2B3%29=%282%5E3%29%5Ex


2%5E%282%28x%2B3%29%29=2%5E%283x%29


2%28x%2B3%29=3x ** Note: Since the bases are equal, the exponents are equal.


2x%2B6=3x


6=3x-2x


6=x


x=6


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