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Solve the equation
4^(x+5)=16 (x-3)

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4 ⁽ˣ⁺⁵⁾ = 16 (x-3)

Simplify.

4x + 20 = 16x - 48

Subtract 16x from both sides, as well as subtracting 20 from both sides.

4x - 16x = -48 - 20

Add like terms.

-12x = -68

Divide both sides by -12

x = 5 2/3

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