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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Solving Exponential Equations by Rewriting the Base

Question 26 • DHS Algebra 2 V

Solve: 493x = 3432x+1

Answer
A
x = –3
B
x = 1
C
x = 3
D
no solution

Explanation

Rewrite both sides using base 7: 49 = 7² and 343 = 7³. Then the equation becomes 7^(6x) = 7^(6x+3), which would require the exponents to be equal: 6x = 6x + 3. That is impossible, so the equation has no solution.

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