Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 12 - Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions - 12.6 Solving Exponential Equations and Logarithmic Equations - 12.6 Exercise Set - Page 826: 88

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Recognize powers of 10. $(10^{3})^{2x+1}=(10^{2})^{3x}\qquad$ ... apply $(a^{m})^{n}=a^{mn}$ $ 10^{6x+3}=10^{6x}\qquad$ ... apply the exponential equality principle $6x+3=6x$ $ 3=0\qquad$ ... no x exists for which this would be true.... No solution.
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