Question

Find the value of x.​

Answer 1

Answer:

x+(-8)= -3

x-8= -3

x = -3+8

x = 5 .

Answer 2

${5}^{x} \times {5}^{ - 8} = {5}^{ - 3}\\{5}^{x + ( - 8)} = {5}^{ - 3} \\ x - 8 = - 3 \\ x = - 3 + 8 \\ x = 5$

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