SOLUTION: 2^5x+1=32

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Question 741509: 2^5x+1=32
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, bob the tomato:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2^(5x+1)=32

2^(5x+1)=2^5

5x+1=5 ... the bases are equal (to 2), so the exponents must be equal

I'll let you finish

Answer by bob the tomato(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2^5x+1=2^5
since they have the same base make the exponents equal
5x+1=5
-1 -1
5x=4
divide by 5
x=4/5