Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 6 - Exponential Functions and Sequences - Chapter Review - Page 349: 20

Answer

$x=1$

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $\Rightarrow 5^x=5^{3x-2}$ Equate the exponents. $\Rightarrow x=3x-2$ Add $2-x$ to each side. $\Rightarrow x+2-x=3x-2+2-x$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 2=2x$ Divide each side by $2$. $\Rightarrow \frac{2}{2}=\frac{2x}{2}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 1=x$.
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