Question

Solve

Answer 1

\[5^{2x+2} = 5^{-x-1}\]

Answer 2

It may be hard to read.. it's 5^2x+2 = 5^-x-1

Answer 3

When the bases (the numbers being raised to a power) are the same, their exponents are equal. So, 2x+2=-x-1. Solve for x.

Answer 4

3x=-3
x=-1

Answer 5

Thank you!

Answer 6

No problem.