Consider the equation $-2^{-3 x}=-2^{2 x}$. Which statement describes the reasonableness of the solution $x=0$?
Question:
Consider the equation $-2^{-3 x}=-2^{2 x}$. Which statement describes the reasonableness of the solution $x=0$?
Choices:
- This is not a reasonable solution. The negative coefficient in the exponent on the left side of the equation is not considered.
- This is a reasonable solution. The graphs of the two sides of the equation would intersect at $x=0$.
- This is not a reasonable solution. There are infinitely many solutions.
- This is a reasonable solution. A point on the $y$-axis will always be the solution to an exponential equation.
Answer:
This is not a reasonable solution. The negative coefficient in the exponent on the left side of the equation is not considered.