Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 6 - Exponential Functions and Sequences - 6.5 - Solving Exponential Equations - Exercises - Page 329: 10

Answer

$x=5$

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow 216^{x}=6^{x+10}$ Rewrite $216$ as $6^3$. $\Rightarrow (6^3)^{x}=6^{x+10}$ Use $(a^n)^m=a^{n\cdot m}$ $\Rightarrow 6^{3x}=6^{x+10}$ Equate the exponents. $\Rightarrow 3x=x+10$ Subtract $x$ from each side. $\Rightarrow 3x-x=x+10-x$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 2x=10$ Divide each side by $2$. $\Rightarrow \frac{2x}{2}=\frac{10}{2}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow x=5$ Check: $(x=5)$ $\Rightarrow 216^{x}=6^{x+10}$ $\Rightarrow 216^{5}=6^{5+10}$ $\Rightarrow 216^{5}=6^{15}$ $\Rightarrow470184984576=470184984576$ True. Hence, the solution is $x=5$.
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