Question

1)Evaluate: a)Find value of x if (5)power2x multiplied by (5)power3 gives (5)power5.​

Answer 1

Answer:

5^2x ×. 5^3. =5^5

in LHS bases are equal so powers will be added

5^2x+3. =5^5

in both sides bases are equal so powers will be equal

2x+3=5

2x=5-3

2x=2

x=1