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Solve the equation 5^2x-1=125 for the variable x. A. X=1, B. X=3, C. X=2, X=1.5

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Interpret the equation as 5^(2x−1) = 125. Since 125 = 5^3, set exponents equal:

2x − 1 = 3
2x = 4
x = 2

So x = 2 (choice C).