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Solve the following equation with a rational exponent: 2x32=16
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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Interpret the equation as 2·x^(3/2) = 16.

Divide both sides by 2: x^(3/2) = 8.

Raise both sides to the 2/3 power: x = 8^(2/3) = (2^3)^(2/3) = 2^2 = 4.

(Also x≥0 is required for x^(3/2); x=4 is valid.)

Answer: 4.