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The function f is defined by \(f(x)=2^{(x−1)}−5\). If \(f(x)=63\), then the value of x must be:

A. Less than 5
B. Between 5 and 6
C. Between 6 and 7
D. Between 7 and 8
E. Greater than 8

Bunuel Wait this is an algebra problem? I saw there was a separate section for functions so I'm confused as to why this problem is under algebra.
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The function f is defined by \(f(x)=2^{(x−1)}−5\). If \(f(x)=63\), then the value of x must be:

A. Less than 5
B. Between 5 and 6
C. Between 6 and 7
D. Between 7 and 8
E. Greater than 8


To solve this question just set the two equations equal to each other

2^(x-1)-5 = 63
2(x-1) = 68
2(6) < 68 < 2(7)
But the exponent is x less than 1 so the answer should be 1 greater than each of these values

Thus D
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The function f is defined by \(f(x)=2^{(x−1)}−5\). If \(f(x)=63\), then the value of x must be:

A. Less than 5
B. Between 5 and 6
C. Between 6 and 7
D. Between 7 and 8
E. Greater than 8

We are given the function f(x) = 2^(x - 1) - 5 and that f(x) = 63; thus:

63 = 2^(x - 1) - 5

68 = (2^x)/2

136 = 2^x

Since 2^7 = 128 and 2^8 = 256, x must be between 7 and 8.

Answer: D
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Expression can be simplified to 2^(x-3)=17

2^4=16 and 2^5=32 So,4<X-3<5 which gives 8>x>7
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Can someone please tell me what i am doing wrong?

63= 2^(x-1)-5
<=>68=2^(x-1)
<=>2^2+2^6=2^(x-1)
<=>2+6=x-1
<=>x=9
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