Step-by-step explanation:Create equivalent expressions in the equation that all have equal bases.
2
x
−
5
=
2
3
Since the bases are the same, then two expressions are only equal if the exponents are also equal.
x
−
5
=
3
Move all terms not containing
x
to the right side of the equation.
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Add
5
to both sides of the equation.
x
=
3
+
5
Add
3
and
5
.
x
=
8
