Using a table of values, determine the solution to the equation below to the nearest fourth of a unit. 2^(-x) + 1 = 5^x + 2 x ≈ -1.50 x ≈ 2.50 x ≈ -0.50 x ≈ 0.75

Begin with -1.50:
Left hand side of the equation:3.8284
Right hand side of the equation: 2.09
Second: 2.5
Left hand side of the equation:1.176
Right hand side of the equation: 58
x = -0.5
Left hand side of the equation: 2.4
Right hand side of the equation: 2.4

We are done, the solution of the equation is then