number of real roots of the equation?

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number of real roots of the equation

$11^x+13^x+17^x-19^x=0$.

I don't remember similar questions done. Since this is not a polynomial equation.

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Rewrite it as $$\left(\frac{11}{19}\right)^x+ \left(\frac{13}{19}\right)^x+ \left(\frac{17}{19}\right)^x=1$$

What can you say abou the function on the left-hand side?