(a) If 5 3−1 ÷ 25 = 125, find the value of x.
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Step 1: Simplify and solve using appropriate law of exponents.
Given,
53x−1÷25=125
Since, 25=5×5=52
And 125=5×5×5=53
Therefore given equation can be written as,
53x−1÷(5)2=(5)3
⇒(5)3x−1−2=(5)3[∵am÷an=(a)m−n]
⇒(5)3x−3=(5)3
On comparing both sides, we get
⇒3x−3=3
⇒3x=6
⇒x=2
Hence, the value of x=2
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