SOLUTION: I really need help with solving for x in this problem. (25)^(10x+8)=(1/25)^(4-2x)

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Question 869183: I really need help with solving for x in this problem.
(25)^(10x+8)=(1/25)^(4-2x)

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

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    10x +8 = 2x - 4

    8x = -12

     x = -12/8 =  -1.5