SOLUTION: Solve the exponential equation a)(2^x)^2 = 16(2)^x Thanks so much in advance:)

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Question 824790: Solve the exponential equation
a)(2^x)^2 = 16(2)^x
Thanks so much in advance:)
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the exponential equation
a)(2^x)^2 = 16(2)^x
2%5E%282x%29+=+16%2A2%5Ex
2%5E%282x%29%2F2%5Ex = 16
2%5E%282x-x%29 = 16
2%5Ex = 16
16 is the 4th power of 2, therefore
x = 4