Solve the Equation by Expressing Each Side as a Power $$25 ^ { x + 8 } = 125 ^ { x - 3 }$$

question 112

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents.
- $$25 ^ { x + 8 } = 125 ^ { x - 3 }$$

• A) \(\{ 25 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 11 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 17 \}\)
• D) \(\{ 19 \}\)

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