Question

5(2)^x=40 what is the value of x

Answer 1

Answer:

x = log(40)

Step-by-step explanation:

$5(2)^{x} =40$

$10^{x} =40$

$10^{x} =40$

x = log(40)

Answer 2

Answer:

x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

5(2)^x=40

Divide each side by 5

5 /5 *(2)^x=40/5

2^x = 8

Rewriting 8 as 2^3

2^x = 2^3

The bases are the same so the exponents are the same

x=3