1.11: Value of xy; exponential equation by substitution

0606/13/M/J/20 — Question 2 · 7 marks · Change of base, Exponentials, Equations

(a)
Given that log2x+2log4y=8\log_{2} x + 2\log_{4} y = 8, find the value of xyxy.
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(b)
Using the substitution y=2xy = 2^{x}, or otherwise, solve
22x+12x+12x+1=0.2^{2x+1} - 2^{x+1} - 2^{x} + 1 = 0.
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