SOLUTION: I am trying to solve this and having difficulty. I could use some help please. g(x)=(1/5)^x g(x)= sqrt 5 solve for x

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Question 538577: I am trying to solve this and having difficulty. I could use some help please.
g(x)=(1/5)^x g(x)= sqrt 5 solve for x
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
g(x)=(1/5)^x ; g(x)= sqrt 5 solve for x
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(1/5)^x = 5^(1/2)
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5^(-x) = 5^(1/2)
x = -1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.