Solve for x
23x = 83x+1
−12
12
2
-2
Given
⇒ 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
Solve:
122+2122
Solve for x:
3(9x)<8(3x)+3