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Solve the Following Equation For X: `2^(5x+3)=8^(X+3)` - Mathematics

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Question

Solve the following equation for x:

`2^(5x+3)=8^(x+3)`

Solution

`2^(5x+3)=8^(x+3)`

`rArr2^(5x+3)=(2^3)^(x+3)`

`rArr2^(5x+3)=2^(3x+9)`

⇒ 5x + 3 = 3x + 9

⇒ 5x - 3x = 9 - 3

⇒ 2x = 6

⇒ x = 6/2

⇒ x = 3

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Chapter 2: Exponents of Real Numbers - Exercise 2.1 [Page 12]

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RD Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 9
Chapter 2 Exponents of Real Numbers
Exercise 2.1 | Q 8.3 | Page 12

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