PLEASE HELP QUICK!!......Can someone please solve this and explain how to do it:

21^x+3 = 14

a) x ≈ −2.133
b) x ≈ −1.846
c) x ≈ 3.867
d) x ≈ 4.154

Respuesta :

Answer:

A. x = -2.133

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Simplify: [tex]ln(21^{x+3}) = ln(14)\\[/tex]

2. Use the formula ([tex]ln(a^c)=c*ln(a)[/tex]):  [tex](x+3) * ln(21) = ln(14)[/tex]

3. Multiply each term by ln(21): [tex]ln(21)x + 3ln(21) = ln(14)[/tex]

4. Move constant to the right: [tex]ln(21)x = ln(14)-3ln(21)[/tex]

5. Divide both sides: [tex]x=\frac{ln(14)}{ln(21)}-3[/tex]

[tex]x=-2.133[/tex]