Answer:
12^2x = 7^4 = 2401
7^2=12^x
We know that a^x * a^x = a^(x+x) or a^2x
Multiply each side by 12^x
7^2 * 12^x=12^x * 12^x
7^2 * 12^x = 12^(x+x)
Replace 12^x with 7^2 on the left hand side since they are equal
7^2 * 7^2 = 12^ (2x)
7^(2+2) = 12^(2x)
7^4 = 12^2x
2401 = 12^2x
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