Re: If 16^x=8, what is the value of x?
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19 Dec 2023, 13:28
Create equivalent expressions in the equation that all have equal bases.
2⁴˟ = 2³
Since the bases are the same, then two expressions are only equal if the exponents are also equal.
4x = 3
Divide each term in
4x = 3 by 4 and simplify.
Divide each term in 4x = 3 by 4
4x / 4 = 3 / 4
Simplify the left side.
Cancel the common factor of 4.
Cancel the common factor.
4̷ x / ̷4̷ = 3 / 4
Divide x by 1.
x = 3 / 4
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
x = 3 / 4
Decimal Form:
x = 0.75