Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.(256625)5x−4=1x=□
Write Equation: Write down the given exponential equation.(256625)5x−4=1
Set Exponent to 0: Recognize that any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is equal to 1. So, we can set the exponent in the equation equal to 0 to solve for x. 5x−4=0
Solve for x: Solve the equation for x.Add 4 to both sides of the equation:5x−4+4=0+45x=4
Isolate x: Divide both sides of the equation by 5 to isolate x.55x=54x=54
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