Transcendental equations



Hello!
Can Maxima solve transcendental equations, like this _*x^2=2^x*_ or 
_*x*e^x-5*(e^x-1)=0*_ ?

With solve function I can't find solution. Can solve function control 
solutions and detect solution which is dependent from unknow variable?

Roman



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