Difference between revisions of "1967 AHSME Problems/Problem 6"
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+ | The desired expression is equal to <math>4^{x+1} - 4^{x}</math> | ||
+ | Using the fact that <math>4^{x+1}</math>=<math>4^{x}*4</math>, we see that the answer is | ||
+ | <math>3*4^{x}</math> | ||
<math>\fbox{D}</math> | <math>\fbox{D}</math> | ||
Revision as of 22:02, 27 March 2023
Problem
If then equals:
Solution
The desired expression is equal to Using the fact that =, we see that the answer is
See also
1967 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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