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If (25)\(^{x - 1}\) = 64(\(\frac{5}{2}\))\(^6\), then x has the value

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JAMB 1978

If (25)\(^{x - 1}\) = 64(\(\frac{5}{2}\))\(^6\), then x has the value

  • A. 7
  • B. 4
  • C. 32
  • D. 64
  • E. 5
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

(25)\(^{x - 1}\) = 64(\(\frac{5}{2}\))\(^6\)

(\(\frac{5}{2}\))\(^6\) = (\(\frac{5^6}{64}\))

25\(^{x - 1}\) = 64 x (\(\frac{5^6}{64}\))

5\(^{2x - 2}\) = 5\(^6\)

2x - 2 = 6

= \(\frac{8}{2}\)

= 4


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