Answer:
x=-3
Explanation:
2^4x = 8^x-3
writing 8 as 2^3
2^4x = 2^3^x-3
We know a^b^c = a^(b*c)
2^4x = 2^(2*(x-3))
2^4x = 2^(2x-6)
The bases are the same so the exponents are the same
4x = 2x-6
Subtract 2x from each side
4x-2x= 2x-6-2x
2x=- 6
Divide by 2
2x/2 = -6/2
x = -3