Question

Must answer in integers only and reduced fractions if needed and no decimals

Answer 1

`x=3`

Step-by-step explanation

We want to solve the equation using a common base. Since the bases on both sides of the equation are equal, the exponents are also equal.

This implies that:

`3x-7=5-x`

Collect like terms and simplify:

`\begin{gathered} 3x+x=5+7 \\ 4x=12 \\ x=(12)/(4) \\ x=3 \end{gathered}`

That is the solution.