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Application of laws of exponents based on fractional and algebraic powers
Solve for x:
22x+1=8

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Solution

Given that:
22x+1=8
8=23
Since we know that if base is same in both left and right side of equality than powers are equal.
So,
22x+1=23
2x+1=3
2x=2
x=1
Answer.

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