OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §6.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations · Example 6 · Algebra · Exponentials & logarithms

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Solve $8^{x + 2} = 1 6^{x + 1} .$

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §6.6 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations · Example 6

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