Question

4^2(x + 5) - 11 = 245

Answer 1

\[4^{2x + 5} - 11 = 245\]

Answer 2

4^2x+5 = 256

256 = 2^8 = 4^4

Answer 3

then all you have to do is to compare powers

Answer 4

2(x + 5) = 4
x+5 = 2
x = -3