Solve 2^(x + 1) = 32.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. x = 4
- Step 1: Write 32 as a power of 2: 32 = 2^5. Step 2. Equal bases give equal exponents: x + 1 = 5, so x = 4. Answer: x = 4. Why not the others: x = 5 forgets the + 1, and the other results do not satisfy the equation.
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