SOLUTION: Solve the equation: 2^x+1=8

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Question 759925: Solve the equation: 2^x+1=8
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the equation: 2^x+1=8
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2^(x+1) = 2^3
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x+1 = 3
x = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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