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If 5^x=100, what is the value of 5^{x+2}?

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Answer:

2500

Explanation:

Using exponent rule
a^b \cdot a^c=a^(b+c)


\implies 5^(x+2)=5^x \cdot 5^2=25 \cdot 5^x

If
5^x=100 then:


\implies 25 \cdot 5^x=25 \cdot 100=2500

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