SOLUTION: 16^(2x+3)=64^(x+2) Can you show me how to do the problem, not just the answer?

Question 555246: 16^(2x+3)=64^(x+2)
Can you show me how to do the problem, not just the answer?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16^(2x+3)=64^(x+2)

(4^2)^(2x+3)=(4^3)^(x+2)

4^(2(2x+3))=4^(3(x+2))

Since the bases are equal, the exponents are equal.

2(2x+3)=3(x+2)

4x+6=3x+6

4x=3x+6-6

4x-3x=6-6

x=6-6

x=0

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