SOLUTION: Solve for x: x(5^x) + 8(5^x)=0

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Question 205254: Solve for x: x(5^x) + 8(5^x)=0
Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x(5^x) + 8(5^x)=0
Let 5^x=y
xy+8y=0
xy=-8y
x=-8 divide each side by y
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Ed

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