Answer
$x=4$
Work Step by Step
We are given that $5x-2=18$. In order to solve, we first must add 2 to both sides of the equation.
$5x=20$
Divide both sides by 5.
$x=4$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 9 - Section 9.3 - Exponential Functions - Exercise Set - Page 560: 51
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