1. Solving Exponential equations If you have an equation and the bases are the same then what must be true about the exponents for the equation to remain equal? The exponents must also be equal. So if 2 x+1 = 2 3x-5 then x + 1 = 3x – 5 and we can solve for x. Brilliant deduction my dear Watson.

2. But what if the bases are not the same? We make them the same using exponents. Changing the larger base to a smaller base raised to an exponent Elementary

3. Your turn to try!! Remember your exponent rules.