Question

solve. write your answer as an integer or a fraction in simplest form.
$1 = 2^{4x + 3}$
$x =$

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite 1 as a power of 2

$1 = 2^0$

Step2: Set exponents equal

$4x + 3 = 0$

Step3: Isolate the term with x

$4x = -3$

Step4: Solve for x

$x = \frac{-3}{4}$

Answer:

$\boldsymbol{-\frac{3}{4}}$