Question

Solve for x. (4^-2)(4^x+1)(4^3)=(4^5)

Answer 1

\[\frac{1}{16} \times (4^x+1) = \frac{4^5}{4^3}\]

Answer 2

\[\frac{1}{16} \times (4^x+1) = 4^2\]

Answer 3

\[4^x+1 = 16 \times 16\]

Answer 4

\[4^x = 155.\]

Answer 5

\[x = \log_{4}155\]\[x = 3.638\]

Answer 6

I can't believe i did that.

Answer 7

LOL.

Answer 8

It looks scary.

Answer 9

Thank you! I didn't even know how to start it haha