College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Logarithmic and Exponential Equations - 6.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 466: 60

Answer

$\{1\}$

Work Step by Step

...$2^{x+2}=2^{x}\cdot 2^{2}=4(2^{x})$ ... Substitute $t=2^{x}$ ... the equation becomes $t^{2}+4t-12=0 \quad $... factors of $-12$ whose sum is $+4$... $(t-2)(t+6)=0$ t is either $-6$ or $2$. $t=2^{x}=-6$ cannot be a solution as $2^{x}$ is never negative. $t=2^{x}=2$ $2^{x}=2^{1}\quad$...Apply$: \quad $If $a^{u}=a^{v},$ then $u=v$ $x=1$ The solution set is $\{1\}$
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