SOLUTION: Solve the exponential equation 5^(8-2x)=625

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Question 277640: Solve the exponential equation
5^(8-2x)=625
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the exponential equation
5^(8-2x)=625
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Rewrite:
5^(8-2x) = 5^4
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8-2x = 4
2x = 4
x = 2
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stan H.