Question

How do you solve `5^(3-2x)=5^(-x)`?

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

Since the bases on both sides of the equation are 5 then the exponents must be equal.

If `a^m=a^n" then " m=n`

Equate the exponents and solve.

hence 3 - 2x = -x → -x = -3 → x = 3