B) x = 3. 16 = 2⁴, so 2^(x+1) = 2⁴ → x + 1 = 4 → x = 3.

Solve: 2^(x+1) = 16

A x = 2

B x = 3

C x = 4

D x = 7

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

16 = 2⁴, so 2^(x+1) = 2⁴ → x + 1 = 4 → x = 3.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Solve: 2^(x+1) = 16" is Option B: x = 3.

The other options — A) x = 2, C) x = 4, D) x = 7 — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: 16 = 2⁴, so 2^(x+1) = 2⁴ → x + 1 = 4 → x = 3.

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Solve: 2^(x+1) = 16

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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