If , what is the value of ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 2
- Step 1: Rewrite 32 as a power of 2: .
- Step 2: Equate exponents: .
- Step 3: Solve for : .
Answer
2.
Why not the others: '1' equates ; '1.5' forgets to add 1 before dividing by 3; '3' equates .
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