Answer:
x = -5/3
Explanation:
You want the value of x that satisfies the equation ...
5^(2(x+1))·5^(x+1) = 0.04
Exponents
The rules of exponents tell us ...
(a^b)(a^c) = a^(b+c)
Applying this to the given equation, we have ...
5^(2(x+1))·5^(x+1) = 0.04
5^(2(x+1) +(x+1)) = 5^-2
Equating exponents gives ...
2(x +1) +(x +1) = -2
3x +3 = -2 . . . . . . . . . simplify
3x = -5 . . . . . . . . . . subtract 3
x = -5/3 . . . . . . . . divide by 3
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