If we can match teh bases we can solve
because if x=x and xᵃ=xᵇ, we can conclude that a=b
16=2⁴
32=2⁵
rememeber that




2=2 so we conclude that 4(3x+2)=5(-2x-7)
4(3x+2)=5(-2x-7)
expand/distribute
12x+8=-10x-35
add 10x both sides
22x+8=-35
minus 8 both sides
22x=-43
divide both sides by 22
x=-43/22
1/3x>-2=1>3x.-2
=1>-6x
=-1/6>x
For three hours is he will take up 5.25gallons.
she will be left with 4.75 gallons