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Consecutive Exponents Question

Hi, having a hard time with this problem from a Veritas Prep practice test. Does anyone have any insight into how to solve it? The answer explanation did not make sense to me.

The correct answer was E.

Thanks in advance.
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by srd

Thu May 07, 2015 4:48 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Consecutive Exponents Question
Replies: 2
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Exponents Question - Please provide a detailed explanation

Please see image attached as it's difficult to translate the problem into text.

What is the value of m in the equation below? (1/5)^m * (1/4)^24 = 1/((2(10))^47
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by srd

Thu May 07, 2015 4:19 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Exponents Question - Please provide a detailed explanation
Replies: 1
Views: 2511