June 2022 p31 q1
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Solve the equation \(2(3^{2x-1}) = 4^{x+1}\), giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
Solution
Start with the equation \(2(3^{2x-1}) = 4^{x+1}\).
Take the logarithm of both sides:
\(\ln(2) + (2x-1)\ln(3) = (x+1)\ln(4)\).
Rearrange to form a linear equation:
\((2x-1)\ln(3) - x\ln(4) = \ln(4) - \ln(2)\).
Simplify and solve for \(x\):
\(x = \frac{\ln(4) - \ln(2) + \ln(3)}{2\ln(3) - \ln(4)}\).
Calculate the value of \(x\) to 2 decimal places:
\(x \approx 2.21\).
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