Question

Solve. 8=2^(x+4)
Help :(

Answer 1

eight is two to what power?

Answer 2

to the third power

Answer 3

good, so write that

Answer 4

\[2^3=2^{x+4}\]

Answer 5

like 2^3=2^(x+4)?

Answer 6

yep
now, for both sides to be equal the exponents must be equal
make sense?

Answer 7

yes that makes sense. but how can you subtract the exponents

Answer 8

just write out the exponents and take out the common base of 2

Answer 9

what is the exponent on the left?
what is the exponent on the right?
set them equal and solve for x

Answer 10

left exponent is 3, right is x+4
OHH
so
3=x+4
-4
x=-1?

Answer 11

yes :)

Answer 12

thank you!!!:)

Answer 13

very welcome!

Answer 14

This made me smile hah.

Answer 15

5 medals !! are u kidding me !

Answer 16

It makes sense to me..

Just look for the way he taught him..

One from my side too..