1. problem solving for algebra [solved]

Good day everyone,

Does anyone know how to solve this,

Given $2^{2x}+64(2^{-x})= 32$. Find the value of x.

2. Originally Posted by imforumer
Given $2^{2x}+64(2^{-x})= 32$. Find the value of x.
Welcome to the forum Imforumer

This first question multiply through the equation by $2^x$

$2^{3x}- 32 \cdot 2^{x}+64=0$

let $2^x = u$

$u^3 - 32 u+64=0$

Notice that $u = 4$ is a solution to this equation.

Can you finish ?

Bobak

3. I also can't solve it, I stuck at where you stuck.

Btw, the answer given is $x=1.31$(3 significant figure), $x=2$, no solution is provided =.="

4. Originally Posted by imforumer
I also can't solve it, I stuck at where you stuck.

Btw, the answer given is $x=1.31$(3 significant figure), $x=2$, no solution is provided =.="

If 4 is a root, then $u-4$ is a factor of $u^3 - 32u + 64$.So do polynomial devision and find the quotient.
$u^3 - 32u + 64 = (u-4)(u^2 + 4u - 16) = 0$
Surely you should know how to solve the quadratic $u^2 + 4u - 16 = 0$