Question

How do you solve `1/4(4)^(2x)+1=5`?

Answer 1

`x=1`

Explanation:

Isolate the the term with the variable:
`1/4(4)^(2x) = 4`

Get rid of the denominator:
`(4)^(2x) = 4xx4`

Make the bases the same:
`(4)^(2x) = 4^2`

Equate the indices and solve for x:
`2x = 2`

`x = 1`