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Esmeralda wants to solve for x in the equation 3−2x+1⋅3−2x−3=3−3 . Which of the following answers should she select?(1 point) Responses x=14 x equals negative Start Fraction 2 over 3 End Fraction x=−2 x equals negative 2 x=−4 x equals negative 4 x=−5±73√8 x equals Start Fraction negative 5 plus minus Start Root 73 End Root over 8 End Fraction

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To solve the equation \( 3 - 2x + 1 \cdot 3 - 2x - 3 = 3 - 3 \), we first simplify the equation.

We start by rewriting it clearly:

\[ 3 - 2x + 1 \cdot 3 - 2x - 3 = 3 - 3 \]

The left-hand side simplifies to:

\[ 3 - 2x + 3 - 2x - 3 = 3 - 3 \]

Combine like terms:

\[ (3 - 3) + (-2x - 2x) = 0 \]

This gives us:

\[ -4x = 0 \]

Now, divide both sides by -4:

\[ x = 0 \]

Let's check our options:

  • \( x = \frac{14}{1} \)
  • \( x = -\frac{2}{3} \)
  • \( x = -2 \)
  • \( x = -4 \)
  • \( x = \frac{-5 \pm \sqrt{73}}{8} \)

None of these options show \( x = 0 \). Therefore, either there was an error in the equation transcription or they are incorrect options.

If you could double-check the original equation or provide more context, that might help clarify the situation.

The options are
x=1/4
x=-2
x=-4
x=-5+square root of 73 over 8

Let's solve the equation step by step to find the correct value of \( x \):

The equation you provided is:

\[ 3 - 2x + 1 \cdot 3 - 2x - 3 = 3 - 3 \]

We can simplify this carefully. The left side can be simplified:

  1. First, look at the left side:

    \[ (3 - 2x) + (3 - 2x) - 3 \]

    Combine like terms:

    \[ 3 - 2x + 3 - 2x - 3 = 3 - 3 - 4x = -4x \]

  2. Now, the equation simplifies to:

    \[ -4x = 0 \]

    So we have:

    \[ -4x = 0 \implies x = 0 \]

Now we need to check this against the options you provided:

  1. \( x = \frac{1}{4} \)
  2. \( x = -2 \)
  3. \( x = -4 \)
  4. \( x = \frac{-5 + \sqrt{73}}{8} \)

None of these options equal to \( x = 0 \). So let's consider that perhaps the equation itself might need reevaluating.

Let's clarify if the initial equation was correct or if it was perhaps misunderstood. If this equation is truly what's provided, then the options given do not match the solution derived.

If you'd like to go through additional equations or clarify any part, feel free to share!

Esmeralda wants to solve for x in the equation 3 ^-2x+1 times 3^-2x-3=3^-3 which of the following answers should she select

Let's solve the equation you provided step by step:

Given the equation:

\[ 3^{-2x+1} \times 3^{-2x-3} = 3^{-3} \]

We know that when multiplying like bases, we can add the exponents. Therefore, we can rewrite the left-hand side:

\[ 3^{(-2x + 1) + (-2x - 3)} = 3^{-3} \]

Combine the exponents:

\[ 3^{-2x + 1 - 2x - 3} = 3^{-3} \]

This simplifies to:

\[ 3^{-4x - 2} = 3^{-3} \]

Since the bases are the same, we can set the exponents equal to each other:

\[ -4x - 2 = -3 \]

Now, solve for \( x \):

  1. Add \( 2 \) to both sides:

\[ -4x = -3 + 2 \] \[ -4x = -1 \]

  1. Divide both sides by \( -4 \):

\[ x = \frac{-1}{-4} = \frac{1}{4} \]

Now, let's compare this result with the options you provided:

  1. \( x = \frac{1}{4} \)
  2. \( x = -2 \)
  3. \( x = -4 \)
  4. \( x = \frac{-5 + \sqrt{73}}{8} \)

The correct answer is:

\( x = \frac{1}{4} \)

This is the value Esmeralda should select.

So what was the problem?

The misunderstanding stemmed from how the original equation was initially interpreted. Here's a summary of the key points:

  1. Initial Structure of the Equation: In your initial post, the terms involving \(3^{-2x+1}\) and \(3^{-2x-3}\) were not clear, and I mistakenly approached it as a simple linear equation involving subtraction.

  2. Clarifying the Equation: Once you provided the corrected form of the equation, it became clear that we needed to work with exponential expressions and their properties. Specifically, we could combine exponents when multiplying terms with the same base.

  3. Solving the Correct Equation: After correctly identifying the equation: \[ 3^{-2x+1} \times 3^{-2x-3} = 3^{-3} \] we were able to simplify and solve for \(x\) accurately, leading to the solution: \[ x = \frac{1}{4} \]

  4. Final Outcome: The solution matched one of the options you provided, confirming that understanding the equation structure and applying the properties of exponents correctly led us to the correct answer.

So, the main issue was just a misunderstanding of the formatting of the exponential equation at first. Once it was clarified, the solution process became straightforward. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

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