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Find the value of x if 26×22x=210

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x=1
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x=2
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x=3
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x=4
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Solution

The correct option is B x=2
Using Laws of Exponents, we know that am×an=am+n
26×22x=26+2x
26+2x=210
​​​​​​ 6+2x=10
Since the bases are same equating the powers we get,
2x=4x=2

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