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Exponential equation - objective: to make the bases of the 1st and 2nd members equal
24 = 3 · 2ˣ let's move from 3 to the 1st member
24 ÷ 3 = 2ˣ
8 = 2ˣ simplifying 8: 8 = 2³
2³ = 2ˣ as the bases are the same, we work only with exponents
3 = X