Precalculus (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-907-0

Chapter 5 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 5.6 Logarithmic and Exponential Equations - 5.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 312: 60

Answer

$1$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Factor the equation to get $(2^x+6)(2^x-2)=0 \longrightarrow 3^x=-6,2$ Step 2. For $2^x=-6$, there is no real solution. Step 3. For $2^x=2$, we have $x=1$
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