Answer
$x=-1$
Work Step by Step
We are given that $5^{x}=\frac{1}{5}$. By inspection, we know that $x=-1$.
We know this because $5^{-1}=\frac{1}{5^{1}}=\frac{1}{5}$.
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 9 - Section 9.3 - Exponential Functions - Exercise Set - Page 560: 59
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