exponents

[slate oracle]

try factoring out 4^x

but also show your solution and where you get stuck

[naive current]

4^x+4^x+1=40

(2^2)^x+(2^2)^x+1=(2^2)*10

2x+2x+2=2 x 10

4x=20-2

4x=18

x=4.5

Where did I go wrong? Answer is 1.5

[slate oracle]

don't understand step 2->3

try factoring out 4^x

4^x(1+4) = 40

you'll see the solution pretty quick

[naive current]

ahhh

okay thanks

🙏

[tribal wind]

hey can u please help me with my problem

[slate oracle]

get a channel and ask there