SOLUTION: 2^x 4^x 1=8

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Question 833787: 2^x 4^x 1=8
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Answer by heman(2) About Me  (Show Source):
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2^x 4^x 1=8
2^(x) 2^(2^x) 1=8
x 2x 1=8
2x 1=8
2x=8-1
2x=7
2x/2=7/2x
x=3.5

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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2^x 4^x 1=8
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2%5Ex%2A4%5Ex%2A1=8
2%5Ex%2A4%5Ex=8
2%5E%283x%29+=+8
2%5E%283x%29+=+2%5E3
3x = 3
x = 1