Distribute -2(x - 3)
4x - 2x + 6 = 10 + -9
Simplify
2x = -5
x = -2.5
I disagree. The first one is false. No exponent rules apply if the bases AND the exponents are different.
The second one is true. Bases are the sane so you add exponents. You get 3 to the -5 power. Written with positive exponents it’s 1/3 to the 5.
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Step-by-step explanation:
Given

Required
True values of x
We have:


Collect like terms


Divide both sides by 3


This means that x has a value lesser than 14.67.
Hence, the valid values are:
