Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.3 - Exponential Functions - Exercise Set - Page 559: 23

Answer

$x=\frac{3}{4}$

Work Step by Step

We are given that $16^{x}=8$. Both of these numbers are powers of 2, so we can rewrite the equation as $(2^{4})^{x}=2^{4x}=2^{3}$. From the uniqueness of $b^{x}$, we know that $b^{x}=b^{y}$ is equivalent to $x=y$ (when $b\gt0$ and $b\ne1$). Therefore, $4x=3$. Divide both sides by 4. $x=\frac{3}{4}$
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