Finite Math Examples

Solve for x 25^x=125^(x+2)
Step 1
Create equivalent expressions in the equation that all have equal bases.
Step 2
Since the bases are the same, then two expressions are only equal if the exponents are also equal.
Step 3
Solve for .
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Step 3.1
Simplify .
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Step 3.1.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 3.2
Move all terms containing to the left side of the equation.
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Step 3.2.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 3.2.2
Subtract from .
Step 3.3
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 3.3.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 3.3.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 3.3.2.1
Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.
Step 3.3.2.2
Divide by .
Step 3.3.3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 3.3.3.1
Divide by .