Problem

Source: KAMO 2022 Grade 9 P1

Tags: algebra



If $(2^x - 4^x) + (2^{-x} - 4^{-x}) = 3$, find the numerical value of the expression $$(8^x + 3\cdot 2^x) + (8^{-x} + 3\cdot 2^{-x}).$$