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What is the correct term for 32^x-2=16^5?

A.) 8
B.) -6
C.) 6
D.) 7

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32^(x-2)=16^5\\\\(2^5)^(x-2)=(2^4)^5\\\\2^(5x-10)=2^(20)\\\\5x-10=20\\\\5x=30\\\\x=6

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