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Five to the power x + 2 is equal to 1/25.find x?​

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Answer:

-4 is the value of x

Step-by-step Step-by-step explanation:

  • 5^x+2 = 1/25
  • 5^x+2 = 1/5×5
  • 5^x+2 = 1/5²
  • 5^x+2 = 5^-2
  • x+2 = -2
  • x = -2-2
  • x = -4
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