# pre-calculus

solve the equation

5^5x+1=125

1. Steve

I assume you mean

5^(5x+1), since 125 is 5^3.
so,
5x+1 = 3
x = 2/5

If you really meant 5^5x + 1 = 125, then
5^5x = 124
5x = log124/log5
x = log124/5log5

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