Question 1119226
4^x - 5(2^x) - 24 = 0
2^(2x) - 5(2^x) - 24 = 0
Sub y for 2^x
y^2 - 5y - 24 = 0
(y-8)*(y+3) = 0
y = 8
2^x = 8
x = 3
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y = -3
2^x = -3 --- Not allowed.