Need with a simple problem 2^x=3^x+1

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For both and , where , belong to the range , then belong to the range .
Those ranges don't have a common part, therefore, again, no solution.

So, the equation doesn't have a solution.

Complete question is;

In a race that consisted of three parts, the cycling part was 12 1/2 miles long. The running part of the race was 1/4 the distance of the cycling part. The kayaking part of the race was 1/2 the distance of the running part. What was the entire distance, in miles of the race?

Total distance of race = 17.1875 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

The 3 parts of the race are; cycling, running and kayaking.

The cycling distance was; 12½ miles

We are told that the running part was ¼ of the cycling distance. Thus;

Running distance = ¼ x 12½ = ¼ x 25/2 = 25/8 miles

Lastly, we are told that the kayaking part was ½ the distance of the running part. Thus;

Kayaking distance = ½ x 25/8 = 25/16

Thus,total distance of race = cycling distance + running distance + kayaking distance = 12½ + 25/8 + 25/16 = 17.1875 miles