SOLUTION: If you are solving the equation for 5 to the exponent of -2n=125 what would be the answer for that?

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Question 746607: If you are solving the equation for 5 to the exponent of -2n=125 what would be the answer for that?
Answer by reviewermath(1029) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%5E%28-2%2An%29+=+125
5%5E%28-2%2An%29+=+5%5E3, equate the exponents because the bases are now equal
-2n = 3
highlight%28n+=+-3%2F2%29