SOLUTION: 1/2 log(base)2^x = log(base)2^5 The 1/2 is really throwing me off. I think it equals 2sqrtX right? If so, what does the right side simplify to?

Question 972431: 1/2 log(base)2^x = log(base)2^5
The 1/2 is really throwing me off. I think it equals 2sqrtX right? If so, what does the right side simplify to?
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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I am unclear about the question: If these are intended to be base 2, what is the exponentiation (up arrow) for, and if not, what does the (base) mean?
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Multiply each side by 2

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