Answer:
Convert into same base
Step-by-step explanation:
Convert both sides into same bases and equate the powers to solve for the variable.
Example:
8^x = 32
You can either use logs to bring the power down or convert both sides into the same base
8 = 2³
8^x = (2³)^x = 2^(3x)
32 = 2⁵
2^(3x) = 2⁵
3x = 5
x = 5/3
x = 1⅔
6x - 2x = 16
4x = 16 |divide both sides by 4
<h3>x = 4</h3>
The answer is number 4 "You have $60 to spend on hats at the mall, but you need to save at least $7 for lunch. You plan to spend the rest on hats that cost $15 each including tax"
60-$15x refers to "you have $60 to spend on hats" and "to spend the rest on hats" while <7 for ''save at least $7 for lunch"
