Trigonometry Examples

$7^{x - 4} = 7^{8}$

Step 1

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

$7^{x - 4} = 7^{8}$

Step 2

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

$x - 4 = 8$

Step 3

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 3.1

Add $4$ to both sides of the equation.

$x = 8 + 4$

Step 3.2

Add $8$ and $4$ .

$x = 12$