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Solve 5^(2x+1) = 25 in logarithmic form

User DaKaZ
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Answer:

The answer to your question is: x = 1/2

Explanation:

5^(2x + 1) = 25

Find the prime factors of 25

25 5

5 5

1

Then 25 = 5²

The equation can be expressed as:

5^(2x + 1) = 5^2

As the base is the same (5), eliminate it.

2x + 1 = 2 Solve for x

2x = 2 -1

2x = 1

x = 1/2 Result

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