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@jamesthebard@social.linux.pizza
2026-04-29 16:05:16

Another day, another math problem. Was browsing the Internet and ran across one of those math social media posts that asked to solve `8^x 2^x = 30` and decided to go all the way down the rabbit hole on the solution. Also learned a bit about spacing in math mode for LaTeX as well...
#math #nerdSnipe

Problem: Given 8^x + 2^x = 30, find x.
@jamesthebard@social.linux.pizza
2026-04-14 21:27:58

Relaxing at home and got nerd sniped again via YouTube. Looked interesting enough to give it a shot though the thumbnail was more than a bit misleading as they used `n` instead of `x` which has certain connotations associated with it.
#nerdsnipe #math

A screenshot of the problem "negative seven to the x-th power equals 7, solve for x."