The equation is a combination of polynomial and exponential functions. There are no algebraic methods for solving such an equation. Graphical and iterative methods work nicely, though.
The attached graph shows integer solutions at x=2 and x=4. There is also an irrational negative solution near x = −0.766664695962. The latter was found by using Newton's method iteration on the graphical value of -0.767.
Step-by-step explanation: So we're looking at 3blue+2red is less than or equal to the 22 blue beads and 15 red beads. The closest you could get is using 21 blue beads and 14 red beads which is 7 necklaces.
