Solve Logarithmic Equation: 7(3+7x)-3(4-2x)=0

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i have the equation 7(3+7x) = 3(4-2x)

so, I tried 7(3+7x)-3(4-2x)=0

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datafiend said:
i have the equation 7(3+7x) = 3(4-2x)

so, I tried 7(3+7x)-3(4-2x)=0

...

Hi there datafiend,

Take the logarithm on both sides of the equation $7^{(3 + 7x)} = 3^{(4 - 2x)}$. This will give you a linear equation in $x$, which you can solve by usual methods.