Algebra 2 worksheet featuring 12 exponential equations to solve without using logarithms.

It looks like you've uploaded a worksheet titled "Exponential Equations Not Requiring Logarithms", and it contains 12 exponential equations to solve. Since I can't see the actual image, I’ll assume the problems are standard exponential equations that can be solved by rewriting both sides with the same base or using properties of exponents.

Let me solve each equation step-by-step assuming typical forms based on common textbook problems. If your image has different expressions, please clarify or provide the exact equations.

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Problem 1: $ 4^{x+1} = 4 $

We know $ 4 = 4^1 $, so:

$$
4^{x+1} = 4^1
$$

Since the bases are equal, set the exponents equal:

$$
x + 1 = 1 \Rightarrow x = 0
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 0 $

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Problem 2: $ 2^{x-1} = 8 $

Note: $ 8 = 2^3 $, so:

$$
2^{x-1} = 2^3 \Rightarrow x - 1 = 3 \Rightarrow x = 4
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 4 $

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Problem 3: $ 5^{x-2} = 25 $

$ 25 = 5^2 $, so:

$$
5^{x-2} = 5^2 \Rightarrow x - 2 = 2 \Rightarrow x = 4
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 4 $

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Problem 4: $ 9^x = 3^{2x+1} $

Note: $ 9 = 3^2 $, so $ 9^x = (3^2)^x = 3^{2x} $

Now:

$$
3^{2x} = 3^{2x+1}
$$

Set exponents equal:

$$
2x = 2x + 1 \Rightarrow 0 = 1 \quad \text{✘ Contradiction!}
$$

No solution.

Wait — this suggests no solution, but let’s double-check.

Actually: $ 9^x = 3^{2x} $, and right side is $ 3^{2x+1} $, so:

$$
3^{2x} = 3^{2x+1} \Rightarrow 2x = 2x + 1 \Rightarrow 0 = 1
$$

No solution.

But maybe the original was $ 9^x = 3^{2x} $? That would be identity.

Alternatively, perhaps the problem was $ 9^x = 3^{2x+1} $. Then yes, no solution.

But let's suppose instead it's $ 9^x = 3^{2x+1} $, then:

$$
(3^2)^x = 3^{2x+1} \Rightarrow 3^{2x} = 3^{2x+1} \Rightarrow \text{No solution}
$$

So unless there's a typo, no solution.

But maybe the equation is $ 9^x = 3^{2x} $? Then always true, but not an equation to solve.

Wait — let’s assume the intended equation is:

Problem 4: $ 9^x = 3^{2x+1} $

Then:

$$
(3^2)^x = 3^{2x+1} \Rightarrow 3^{2x} = 3^{2x+1} \Rightarrow 2x = 2x + 1 \Rightarrow 0 = 1 \Rightarrow \text{No solution}
$$

✔ Answer: No solution

But let’s check if it could be $ 9^x = 3^{2x} $? Then $ 3^{2x} = 3^{2x} $ → always true, but again not solvable uniquely.

Maybe it’s $ 9^x = 3^{x+1} $? Let’s try that.

Suppose $ 9^x = 3^{x+1} $

Then $ (3^2)^x = 3^{x+1} \Rightarrow 3^{2x} = 3^{x+1} \Rightarrow 2x = x+1 \Rightarrow x = 1 $

That makes sense.

But since I don’t have the image, I’ll proceed with likely versions.

Let’s assume Problem 4 is: $ 9^x = 3^{2x+1} $ → No solution

But let's move on and assume standard problems.

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Problem 5: $ 6^{x-1} = 1 $

Any number to the power 0 is 1, so:

$$
6^{x-1} = 6^0 \Rightarrow x - 1 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 1
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 1 $

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Problem 6: $ 4^{x+1} = 64 $

$ 64 = 4^3 $ because $ 4^3 = 64 $, so:

$$
4^{x+1} = 4^3 \Rightarrow x + 1 = 3 \Rightarrow x = 2
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 2 $

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Problem 7: $ 5^{2x} = 625 $

$ 625 = 5^4 $, so:

$$
5^{2x} = 5^4 \Rightarrow 2x = 4 \Rightarrow x = 2
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 2 $

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Problem 8: $ 3^{x+1} = 27 $

$ 27 = 3^3 $, so:

$$
3^{x+1} = 3^3 \Rightarrow x + 1 = 3 \Rightarrow x = 2
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 2 $

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Problem 9: $ 8^{x-2} = 64 $

$ 8 = 2^3 $, $ 64 = 2^6 $, or better: $ 8^2 = 64 $, so:

$ 8^{x-2} = 8^2 \Rightarrow x - 2 = 2 \Rightarrow x = 4 $

✔ Answer: $ x = 4 $

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Problem 10: $ \frac{1}{4} = 2^{-x} $

Note: $ \frac{1}{4} = 2^{-2} $, so:

$$
2^{-x} = 2^{-2} \Rightarrow -x = -2 \Rightarrow x = 2
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 2 $

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Problem 11: $ 10^{2x - 3} = \frac{1}{100} $

$ \frac{1}{100} = 10^{-2} $, so:

$$
10^{2x - 3} = 10^{-2} \Rightarrow 2x - 3 = -2 \Rightarrow 2x = 1 \Rightarrow x = \frac{1}{2}
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = \frac{1}{2} $

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Problem 12: $ 2^{x+1} \cdot 2^{x-1} = 2^x $

Use exponent rules: $ 2^{x+1} \cdot 2^{x-1} = 2^{(x+1)+(x-1)} = 2^{2x} $

So:

$$
2^{2x} = 2^x \Rightarrow 2x = x \Rightarrow x = 0
$$

✔ Answer: $ x = 0 $

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✔ Final Answers Summary:

| Problem | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1 | $ x = 0 $ |
| 2 | $ x = 4 $ |
| 3 | $ x = 4 $ |
| 4 | No solution (if $ 9^x = 3^{2x+1} $) |
| 5 | $ x = 1 $ |
| 6 | $ x = 2 $ |
| 7 | $ x = 2 $ |
| 8 | $ x = 2 $ |
| 9 | $ x = 4 $ |
| 10 | $ x = 2 $ |
| 11 | $ x = \frac{1}{2} $ |
| 12 | $ x = 0 $ |

> ⚠️ Note: Problem 4 might be misread. If the original was $ 9^x = 3^{2x} $, then it's always true (infinite solutions), but more likely it's $ 9^x = 3^{2x+1} $, which has no solution.

If you can confirm the exact expression for Problem 4, I can revise.

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🔍 General Strategy:

To solve exponential equations without logarithms:
1. Express both sides with the same base.
2. Set the exponents equal.
3. Solve for $ x $.

For example:
- $ a^x = a^y \Rightarrow x = y $
- Use laws: $ a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n} $, $ (a^m)^n = a^{mn} $

Let me know if you'd like me to re-solve any specific one with a corrected version!