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If 5m+2 × 54 = 53 , then m = .

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Solution

The correct option is D -3
Note that 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 can be equated.
m+6=3
m=3

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