Question

Evaluate the left hand side to find the value of a in the equation in simplest form. x^1/5x^4=x^a

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Answer 1

a = 21/5

Explanation:

x¹/⁵ * x⁴ = xᵃ

x¹/⁵ ⁺ ⁴ = xᵃ

a = 1/5 + 4

= 1 + 20 / 5 = 21/5