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What is the value of 42x−2, if (16)2x+3=(64)x+3?

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64
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256
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32
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512
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Solution

The correct option is D 256
Given, (16)2x+3=(64)x+3

We can write 16 as 24 and 64=26

So, (24)2x+3=(26)x+3
(2)8x+12=(2)6x+18

So, 8x+12=6x+18
8x6x=1812
2x=6
x=3

We have to find out the value of 42x2
Keep the value of x
= 42×32
= 462
= 44
= 256

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