8^3x+4=4^2x-1
I'm going to assume that you mean: 83x + 4 = 42x - 1
Since 8 = 23 and 4 = 22: (23)(3x + 4) = (22)(2x - 1)
Multiplying exponents: 29x + 12 = 24x - 2
Since the bases are equal, the exponents must be equal: 9x + 12 = 4x - 2
5x + 12 = -2
5x = -14
x = -14/5