Solve the equation [math]117=5^x-8[/math].
[list=1] [*]Isolate the term that contains the variable. [*]Find a common base for both sides of the equation, if one exists. [*]Rewrite the equation so that both sides have the same base. [*]Solve for [i]x[/i] by setting the exponents equal to each other. [*]Check your answer. [/list] This applet is provided by Walch Education as supplemental material for the [i]CCSS Traditional Pathway: Algebra I[/i] program. Visit [url="http://www.walch.com"]www.walch.com[/url] for more information on our resources.