Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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ISBN 10: 0-13446-914-3
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Chapter 3 - Section 3.4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations - Exercise Set - Page 488: 4

Answer

$x=4$

Work Step by Step

RECALL: If $a^M=a^N$, then $M=N$. Write 625 as a power of 5 to obtain $5^x=5^4.$ Use the rule above to obtain $x=4.$
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