4^x+ 2^(1+2x)= 50
I know what the answer is (about 2.03), but I need help getting there!

Step-by-step explanation:

4ˣ + 2¹⁺²ˣ = 50

Rewrite 4 as a power of 2.

2²ˣ + 2¹⁺²ˣ = 50

Factor out 2²ˣ.

2²ˣ (1 + 2) = 50

2²ˣ = 50/3

Take log of both sides.

ln(2²ˣ) = ln(50/3)

Use exponent property.

2x ln 2 = ln(50/3)

Solve for x.

x = ln(50/3) / (2 ln 2)

Simplify.

x = ln(50/3) / (ln 4)

x ≈ 2.03

the answer is 200

step-by-step explanation:

the way the question is worded, it seems to imply the $264 interest is simple interest, not compound interest.

the simple interest for 2 years is $264; the simple interest for 1 year is $132.

$132 interest on a $600 investment means an interest rate of (132/600)*100 = 22%.

the value of $200 at 22% interest compounded annually for three years is

200%281.22%29%5e3

the amount of interest is that value, minus the original $200.