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MR-200 / 1069a. problem

Solve the exponential equation:

$2^{x - 3} = 16$

Source: Vene T. Bogoslavov: Collection of Solved Problems #2 - 1069.a.)

Algebra → Exponential equations and inequalities → Exponential equations

$2^{x - 3} = 16$

2^{x - 3} = 16

2^{x - 3} = 2^{4}

2^{x - 3} = 2^{4}

x - 3 = 4

x = 4 + 3

$x = 7$