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Solve for x in the equation 3(2+x)+3(1+x)=2916.

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Solution

The correct option is B 5
We have 3(2+x)+3(1+x)=2916.
32×3x+31×3x=2916 (am+n=am×an)
i.e., 9×3x+3×3x=2916
3x(9+3)=2916
3x=291612=243
3x=35
Since the powers on both sides have equal bases, they must have equal exponents as well.
x=5

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