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Solve for x

23x = 83x+1


A

12

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12

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2

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Solution

The correct option is A

12


Given

23x = 83x+1

23x = (23)3x+1

23x = 29x+3 ((am)n = (a)m×n)

Since the bases are equal, the exponents should also be equal

3x=9x+3

6x=3

x= 12


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