Algebra Examples

$2^{x} = 16$

Step 1

Create equivalent expressions in the equation that all have equal bases.

$2^{x} = 2^{4}$

Step 2

Since the bases are the same, then two expressions are only equal if the exponents are also equal.

$x = 4$

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