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What is the value of x satisfying the equation \(\frac{4^{2x}}{4^{3x}}\) = 2?

What is the value of x satisfying the equation \(\frac{4^{2x}}{4^{3x}}\) = 2?
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  • A -2
  • B -\(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • C \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • D 2
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
\(\frac{4^{2x}}{4^{3x}}\) = 2
42x - 3x = 2
4-x = 2
(22)-x
= 21
Equating coefficients: -2x = 1
x = -\(\frac{1}{2}\)

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