Question

Solve with steps
5^(x+3)=25^(x-2)

Answer 1

5^(x+3)=25^(x-2)

Apply the exponent rule ( 5 ^2 = 25, so remove the 5 and replace 25?with 2)

x + 3 = 2(x-2)

Simplify:

X + 3 = 2x -4

Add 4 to both sides:

X + 7 = 2x

Subtract x from both sides

X = 7

Answer: x = 7