alleryDetermine the value of x satisfying 4^(2x - 1) = 8^(x + 1).
Ax = 5
Bx = 4
Cx = 3
Dx = 2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. x = 5
Equating powers with base 2 gives 4x - 2 = 3x + 3, so x = 5.
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