Question
Mathematics Question on Laws of Exponents
Find the value of m for which (5m ÷ 5−3) = 55
Answer
(5m ÷ 5−3) = 55
5m−(−3) = 55
5m + 3 = 55
The bases are the same on both the sides, so their exponents must be equal.
∴ m + 3 = 5
⇒ m = 5 − 3
⇒ m = 2