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Simplify 81^5=3^w and find w

User Vinay B
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Answer:


w = 20

Explanation:

Step 1: Find common bases


81^5 = 3^w


81
3 * 3 * 3 * 3
3^4

Therefore,
81 = 3^4


81^5
3^(^4^)^*^5
3^2^0

So...
3^2^0 = 3^w

Since same base now, we can evaluate the exponents by themselves.


20 = w

Answer:
w = 20

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