Solve the question of and select the option from the choices A through D/E. Check your Answer and view the explanation.
Solve for x:
1024 = 4 2 x + 1
Represent 1024 in exponential form using a base of 4:
4⋅4⋅4⋅4⋅4 = 1024
4 5 = 1024
Solve for x by equating exponents:
4 2 x + 1 = 4 5
2 x + 1 = 5
2 x = 4
x = 2