Solve 2^(x+1) = 32.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. x = 4
- Step 1: Write 32 as 2⁵. Step 2. Equate exponents: x + 1 = 5. Answer: x = 4. Why not the others: x = 5 forgets the +1, 15 divides wrongly and 3 subtracts twice.
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