Verify that x=165\displaystyle x=\frac{16}{5}x=516 is a solution of the equation 82x−5=2x+18^{2x-5} = 2^{x+1}82x−5=2x+1
233 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths Algebraic Expressions, covering 1.1 Index Laws, 1.2 Expanding Brackets, 1.3 Factorising, 1.4 Negative and Fractional Indices, and 1.5 Surds. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.