Exponential equations may look intimidating but solving them requires only basic algebra skills. 523 is 5 raised to the 23. The first thing to evaluate there is the exponent 6 2.
6 2 g 1 13 g 2 6 -2g-1- 13g2 62g1 13g2 6 left parenthesis minus 2 g minus 1 right parenthesis equals minus left parenthesis 13 g plus 2 right parenthesis.
Even this method however is simple with the aid of a scientific calculator. This algebra video tutorial explains how to solve linear equations with parentheses on both sides using the distributive property. Solving Two-Step Equations and Equations with Parentheses A. Add two to both sides.