a) ( 9 - x )3 = 216
63 = 216
=> x = 3
b) 7x-8 + 20 = 69
7x-8 = 69 - 20
7x-8 = 49
72 = 49
=> x = 10
c) 53 . 5x+2 = 57
5x+2 = 57 : 53
5x+2 = 54
=> x = 2
d) ( 2x - 1)4 - 52 = 600
(2x - 1)4 - 25 = 600
(2x - 1)4 = 600 + 25 = 625
54 = 625
=> x = 3
e) 2x - 23 = 24
2x - 8 = 24
2x = 24 + 8 = 32
x = 5
