2 to the fifth power + z = 64, z = ?

2^5=32 so

(32+z=64)

then subtract 32 from both sides so

z=32

2^5 + Z = 64

Z = 64 - 2^5

now the hardest step is 2^5. But does not this simply means multiplying 2 five times which is 32 !

The answer is pretty obvious.

But what was the point of asking clarification for a simple point in such a round-about manner ?

2 to the fifth power=32, so we are solving 32+z=64.

32+z=64

z=32

2^5+z=64

2^5=32

32+z=64

32-32+z=64-32

z=32

z = 32.