5^(x+3)=25^(x-2)
Apply the exponent rule ( 5 ^2 = 25, so remove the 5 and replace 25?with 2)
x + 3 = 2(x-2)
Simplify:
X + 3 = 2x -4
Add 4 to both sides:
X + 7 = 2x
Subtract x from both sides
X = 7
Answer: x = 7
