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5 to the power of x equals 1 over 125. Simplify answer.

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if aⁿ=aˣ, wher a=a, then assume that n=x

so



5^x= (1)/(125)
remember that
x^(-m)= (1)/(x^m)
so

(1)/(125)= (1)/(5^3)=5^(-3)

5^x=5^-3
x=-3
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1/125 would mean x is negative. -5 x -5 x -5 = -125 Meaning x = -3
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