Exponent with variable

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by gmatv09 » Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:42 am
5^(-m) * 2^(-36) = 2^(-36) * 5^(-35)

==> m = 35

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by fltingley » Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:43 am
I knew I was going about it the wrong way.

Thanks for the "fresh eyes", gmatv09!