Answer: Create equivalent expressions in the equation that all have equal bases.
2
2
x
=
2
7
Since the bases are the same, then two expressions are only equal if the exponents are also equal.
2
x
=
7
Divide each term by
2
and simplify.
Divide each term in
2
x
=
7
by
2
.
2
x
2
=
7
2
Cancel the common factor of
2
.
Cancel the common factor.
2
x
2
=
7
2
Divide
x
by
1
.
x
=
7
2
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
x
=
7
2
Decimal Form:
x
=
3.5
Step-by-step explanation: Brainless, please
