SOLUTION: Hi, I need some help with this problem: "2^{n+3}+2^{3n-2}+2^{5n+1}=32" Thanks!

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Question 1120410: Hi, I need some help with this problem:
"2^{n+3}+2^{3n-2}+2^{5n+1}=32"
Thanks!
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
At least as written, there is no set formula to solve this.
If the terms on the left were multiplied together, then log to base 2 of both sides could be used.
One can graph this to solve.

x=0.643