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If \(2^{(x-y)} = 8\) and \(2^{(x+y)} = 32\), then \(x\) is equal to:

  • A.2
  • B.4
  • C.6

Answer: C

\(2^{(x-y)} = 8 = 2^3 \)

\(\Rightarrow x-y = 3 ....(1) \)

\(2^{(x+y)} = 32 = 2^5 \)

\(\Rightarrow x+y = 5 ....(2)\)

On solving (1) & (2), we get \(x = 4.\)

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