Solve the Equation by Expressing Each Side as a Power $$2 ( 1 + 2 x ) = 32$$

question 245

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents.
- $$2 ( 1 + 2 x ) = 32$$

• A) \(\{ 2 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 16 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 4 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 2 \}\)

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