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Given Linear Sum, Find the Sum of Exponents (Posted on 2024-05-19)

Each of x and y is a real number that satisfies this equation:
2x + y = -6

Determine the minimum value of this expression:

(1/4)^x + (1/2)^y

Submitted by K Sengupta

Rating: 5.0000 (1 votes)

Solution: (Hide)

The required minimum value of the expression is 16.
For an explanation, refer to:
The solution submitted by Brian Smith in this location.
The solution submitted by Larry in this location.

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Subject	Author	Date
Another solution	Brian Smith	2024-05-19 10:29:14
by graphing	Charlie	2024-05-19 08:53:34
Algebra and Calculus	Larry	2024-05-19 08:23:16

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