Solving Exponential Equations

Solve for n:
2^-2n = 2⁶

• -1

• -7

• 5

• -3

Solve for b:
4^{3b - 3} = 1/16

• 7

• -1/4

• 1/2

• 1/3

Solve for r:
3^-3r = 3⁵

• -4

• -5/3

• 2

• 8

Solve for p:
4^p+2 = 64

• -16/9

• 1

• 8

• 7/6

Use the graph to solve the equation. 4^{x+2}=-x+3 x = ___

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PROBLEM SOLVING: There are a total of 128 teams at the start of a citywide 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Half the teams are eliminated after each round. Write and solve an exponential equation to determine after which round there are 16 teams left. (Select all that apply.)

• round 2

• round 3