Question:

The real root of the equation \(2^{6x}+2^{3x+2}-21=0\) is

Updated On: Aug 20, 2024
  • \(\frac{log_27}{3}\)
  • \(log_2\ 9\)
  • \(\frac{log_2\ 3}{3}\)
  • \(log_2\ 27\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

\(2^{6x}+2^{3x}×2^2−21=0\)
Take \(2^{3x}=y\)
\(⇒y^2+4y−21=0\)
\(⇒(y−3)(y+7)=0\)
\(⇒y=3 \ or\ y=−7\)
\(⇒2^{3x}=3 \ or\ 2^{3x}=−7\){ No solution }
\(⇒3x=log_23\)
\(⇒x=\frac{log_23}{3}\)

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