Solve equation

Question

5^3x = 5^7x-2

Answer 1

Since the base numbers on each side of the equation are exactly the same, we only need to equate the exponents.

 

3x = 7x - 2

 

 

Subtract 7x on both sides of equation.

 

-4x = -2

 

 

Divide both sides of equation by -4.

 

x = 1/2