Geometrical Patterns to Demonstrate Repeated Addition
If 5^m+2 × 5^...
Question
If 5m+2×54 = 53 , then m = .
A
0.0
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B
-1
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C
-4
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D
-3
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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