math exponent question

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what is the value of x if (4^2x)(4^x)(2^3) = 128?

how do you work this out?

ans is x = 2/3
 
what is the value of x if (4^2x)(4^x)(2^3) = 128?

how do you work this out?

ans is x = 2/3

(4^2x)(4^x) = 4^3x
2^3 = 8

128/8 = 16

4^3x = 16

3x = 2
x=2/3
 
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