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If 5 ^ (3k - 1) - 5 ^ (b - 3) , what is the value of b?
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If 5 ^ (3k - 1) - 5 ^ (b - 3) , what is the value of b?

If 5 ^ (3k - 1) - 5 ^ (b - 3) , what is the value of b?-example-1
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Answer:

-1

Explanation:

1. Sets the exponents equal

3b-1 = b-3

2. collect like terms and calculate it

3b-b=1-3

2b= -2

(divide both side by 2)

b=-1

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