Answer:
5
Step-by-step explanation:
total sum of the 6 numbers
= 4 ×6
= 24
sum of numbers without the two 2s
= 24 - 2(2)
= 20
average of other 4 numbers
= 20 ÷ 4
= 5
x = 2
Bases are equal. So, compare powers
2x - 1 = 3
Add 1 to both sides,
2x = 3+1
2x = 4
Divide both sides by 2
x = 4/2
A) -30
With negative powers,
do the same for s too