Solve the Exponential Equation Algebraically $2 ^ { x - 5 } = 16$

question 56

Multiple Choice

Solve the exponential equation algebraically.Approximate the result to three decimal places. $2 ^ { x - 5 } = 16$

• A)10
• B)11
• C)9
• D)-9
• E)12

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