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QuestionFind the zero of the function f(x)=2(2)x16f(x)=2(2)^{x}-16. Enter a number.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. We are looking for the value of x that makes the function equal to zero. . The function is given by f(x)=()x16f(x)=()^{x}-16

STEP 2

We need to set the function equal to zero and solve for x.
2(2)x16=02(2)^{x}-16 =0

STEP 3

We can start by adding16 to both sides of the equation to isolate the exponential term on one side.
2(2)x=162(2)^{x} =16

STEP 4

Next, we divide both sides of the equation by2 to further isolate the exponential term.
(2)x=8(2)^{x} =8

STEP 5

We can rewrite8 as a power of2, since8 is a power of2.
(2)x=(2)3(2)^{x} = (2)^{3}

STEP 6

Since the bases are equal, the exponents must also be equal. Therefore, we can set the exponents equal to each other and solve for x.
x=3x =3So, the zero of the function is3.

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