Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.(251)5x+1=(1251)3x+6x=□
Identify Bases: First, let's write down the equation and identify the bases of the exponents.((1/25))5x+1=((1/125))3x+6We know that 1/25 is 5−2 and 1/125 is 5−3.
Rewrite Equation: Rewrite the equation using the bases of 5.(5−2)5x+1=(5−3)3x+6
Apply Power Rule: Apply the power of a power rule, which states that (am)n=amn.5−2(5x+1)=5−3(3x+6)
Simplify Exponents: Simplify the exponents.5−10x−2=5−9x−18
Set Exponents Equal: Since the bases are the same, we can set the exponents equal to each other.−10x−2=−9x−18
Isolate Variable: Solve for x by isolating the variable on one side.Add 9x to both sides:−10x+9x−2=−9x+9x−18−x−2=−18
Add 2: Add 2 to both sides to isolate the term with x.−x−2+2=−18+2−x=−16
Multiply by −1: Multiply both sides by −1 to solve for x.x=16
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