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If 53x–1 ÷ 25 = 125, find the value of x.

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Given that, 53x–1 ÷ 25 = 125

∵ 25 = 5 × 5 = 52 and 25 = 5 × 5 × 5 = 53

∴ 53x–1 ÷ 52 = 53

Using the law of exponent, am/an = am-n

⇒ 53x-1-2 = 53

⇒ 53x-3 = 53

Comparing both sides,

3x-3 = 3

⇒3x = 6

⇒x = 2

∴ The value of x is 2



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