Solve this equation algebraically.

Write both sides as powers of 16:

Since 16 = 4², we can rearrange the left side to get

Then, recalling that , we have

Now solve for x :

Notice that if x = 3, then log₄(2 - x) = log₄(-1) is undefined, so we throw out this solution. We don't run into this problem with x = -3, so that's the only (real) solution.

pentagon

step-by-step explanation:

the coordinates   a(5, -2), b(3,-1),c(-4,-4) d(-3,8) and e(-1,4) forms the vertices of the polygon when they are connected in order.

in order to classify that which polygon is it with the given coordinates, first count the number of vertices and then count the number of sides it can make with these vertices.

since, the given coordinates have five vertices, therefore, it will make five sides. moreover, pentagon is regular in nature therefore it will be convex.

now, a polygon with five sides is known as pentagon, therefore, the given polygon is the pentagon.