SOLUTION: Please show the steps to find x for the equation 5^(1-2x)=(1/5) the answer is 1 I just don't know how to get it. Thanks.

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Question 410783: Please show the steps to find x for the equation 5^(1-2x)=(1/5) the answer is 1 I just don't know how to get it. Thanks.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/5 is 5^(-1)

5^(1-2x) = 5^(-1)

1 - 2x = -1

2 = 2x ___ 1 = x