Question

What is the solution to (1/2)x + (3/2) = 2^x?

Answer 1

I've worked on this for a while now, I think I'm thinking about this completely wrong. Mind giving me a little help? Thanks! :)

Answer 2

it's actually multiple choice, the options are x=1, x=2, x=4 or x=8

Answer 3

plug in to see which answer works

Answer 4

replace x with 1 and see if you the same thing on both sides
if you do then x=1 is a solution
if you don't then x=1 is not a solution
do the same thing for the other choices as well

Answer 5

Thanks! Forgot about that method.

Answer 6

:)