1. Let's state the problem: We want to find the power $n$ such that $2^n = 32$. 2. We know that 32 can be expressed as a power of 2: $32 = 2^5$. 3. Since the bases are the same (both 2), we set the exponents equal: $n = 5$. 4. Therefore, the power $n$ is 5. Final answer: $n = 5$.