SOLUTION: Solve. 1/25 = 5^x + 4

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Question 474358: Solve. 1/25 = 5^x + 4

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/25 = 5^x + 4
5^x = 1/25 - 4 = -99/25
--> no solution, no exponent of 5 gives a negative number.