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Solve for x

34x+1 = 27x+1


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Solution

The correct option is B

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Given

34x+1 = 27x+1

34x+1 = (33)x+1

34x+1 = 33x+3 ((am)n = (a)m×n)

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

4x+1=3x+3

x=2


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