Question

Solve for x: 7^(3x+7)=7^(-8x-4)

Answer 1

x = -1

Explanation:

7^(3x+7) = 7^(-8x-4)

First Step: Cancel out like bases.

3x + 7 = -8x - 4

Second Step: Add 8x on both sides.

11x + 7 = -4

Third Step: Subtract 7 on both sides.

11x = -11

Fourth Step: Divide by 11 on both sides.

x = -1