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If 5m+2 × 54 = 53 , then m =
  1. -3

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The correct option is A -3
For a non-zero integer a and integers m and n,
am×an=am+n
5m+2×54=5m+2+4=5m+6
5m+6=53
Since the bases of powers on both sides of the equation are equal, the exponents may be equated.
m+6=3
m=3

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