SOLUTION: Solve the exponential equation. 49^x+7^x+1-60 = 0 I know the 60 needs to come to the other side 49^x+7^x+1=60 Im not sure what to do from here.

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Question 891139: Solve the exponential equation.
49^x+7^x+1-60 = 0 I know the 60 needs to come to the other side
49^x+7^x+1=60 Im not sure what to do from here.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the exponential equation.
49^x+7^x+1-60 = 0 I know the 60 needs to come to the other side
49^x+7^x+1=60 Im not sure what to do from here.
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Hint: 49%5Ex+=+%287%5E2%29%5Ex+=+7%5E%282x%29
Can you do it now?