Answer:
If
5
a
=
1
125
, find the value of a?
Explanation:
There is a base f
5
on the left side, so write the denominator on the right as a base of
5
as well.
5
a
=
1
125
5
a
=
1
5
3
Move the base to the numerator.
5
a
=
5
−
3
If the bases are equal, the indices are equal:
∴
a
=
−
3