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Solve for X (I have what I think the answer is in the picture)

Thanks In advance ;) (Added pic )

Solve for X (I have what I think the answer is in the picture) Thanks In advance ;) (Added-example-1

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yes 5 is correct. when dividing
bases you subtract the exponenets.
User Hbd
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Answer:

Explanation:

You are correct. When dividing like bases, you subtract the lower exponent from the upper:

x - 3 = 2 so

x = 5. Good!!

User Aidanjacobson
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