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Find the value of x in exponents and powers when the 2x+1×25=27.


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Solution

Compute the required value:

Given: 2x+1×25=27

By laws of exponents, we know;

am×an=am+n

If the bases are the same, we can add the powers.

2x+1×25=27x+1+5=7x+6=7x=1

Hence, the value of x is 1.


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