SOLUTION: If 5^(2x+1) ÷25= 125 find x Explain in simple language.

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Question 882676: If 5^(2x+1) ÷25= 125 find x
Explain in simple language.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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5^(2x+1) ÷25= 125
This is 5%5E%282x%2B1%29%2F25=125
Use a base of 5 to help simplify.

5%5E%28%282x%2B1%29-2%29=5%5E3

5%5E%282x-1%29=5%5E3

Each member of the equation is the same base raised to what must be the same exponent. 2x-1=3. Go from there.