Determine the same base to eliminate to solve an exponential equation

The video tutorial explains how to solve equations by rewriting expressions with the same base. It demonstrates the process of expressing 256 as a power of two and solving the equation by equating the exponents. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of having the same base to equate powers and solve for the variable.

What does it mean when two exponential expressions have the same base?

Explain the process of rewriting an exponent equation with the same base.