Solving an equation using the one to one property of exponents 5^(x+1) = 125^x

Solving an equation using the one to one property of exponents 5^(x+1) = 125^x

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to solve an exponential equation by converting 125 to base 5, using the equality property to equate exponents, and simplifying the equation to find the solution. The process involves rewriting the equation with the same base, applying exponent rules, and solving for the variable.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial equation presented by the teacher?

5^(X + 1) = 25^X

5^X = 125^(X + 1)

5^(X + 1) = 125^X

5^(X + 1) = 125^(X + 1)

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What property is used to solve the equation by equating the bases?

Associative Property

One-to-One Property

Distributive Property

Commutative Property

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is 125 rewritten as a power of 5?

5^4

5^3

5^5

5^2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step after rewriting 125 as 5^3?

Multiply the exponents

Divide the exponents

Add the exponents

Subtract the exponents

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final value of X in the equation?

1

1/2

2

3