Solve Exponential Equations with Common Base

Solve for x.

16^2x = 256^2x+5

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• -5

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• 16

• Multiply the exponents

• Set the exponents equal to each other

• Add the exponents

Solve for x.

• x= 0

• No Solution

• x= 3

• x= 2

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