Question

Solve the equation.

2^(1 + 2x) = 32

Answer 1

\[2^{1+2x} = 32\]

Answer 2

lol yup. it's a log problem, and i'm beyond horrid at it. so idk if i can help, but i'll see what i can do.

Answer 3

2^(1 + 2x) = 32
raise both sides to the log of base 2 to eliminate the left side's base.
(1 + 2x) = log base 2 of 32
1 + 2x = 2^5 = 32 therefore, 5
1 + 2x = 5
2x = 4

x=2

Answer 4

or without logs note that
\[32=2^5\] so
\[1+2x=5\] and therefore
\[2x=4\]
\[x=2\]

Answer 5

heh yup satellite did it better, thanks actually i needed that too. :x