Question

8^x=32
find x with steps

Answer 1

Answer:

8 = 2^3

8^x = 2^3x

32 = 2^5

Now as per question,

2^3x = 2^5

3x = 5

x = 5/3

Answer 2

Answer:

x=5/3

Explanation:

8^x=32

creating equivalent expression in the equation that all have equal bases.

2^3x =2^5

since the bases are same ,then two expression are only equal if the exponents also equal.

3x = 5

x =5/3