Qu2.05 ML
Solve for x: 5|2x - 2] + 8 = 18.

512x−2+8=18

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

512x−2+8=18

512x+−2+8=18

(512x)+(−2+8)=18(Combine Like Terms)

512x+6=18

512x+6=18

Step 2: Subtract 6 from both sides.

512x+6−6=18−6

512x=12

Step 3: Divide both sides by 512.

512x512=12/512

x= 3/128

x=3/128

logv3(x+2)=1

rewrite in exponential form:

logb(x) = y is equal to b^y =x

b = 3, y = 1

now solve for x:

3^1 = x+2)

x = 3-2

x = 1

see the picture for the graph.