Finite Math Examples

$4^{x} - 64 = 0$

Step 1

Add $64$ to both sides of the equation.

$4^{x} = 64$

Step 2

Create equivalent expressions in the equation that all have equal bases.

$4^{x} = 4^{3}$

Step 3

Since the bases are the same, then two expressions are only equal if the exponents are also equal.

$x = 3$