Question

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solve. write your answer as an integer or a fraction in simplest form.
$5^{4x - 4} = 1$
$x = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite 1 as 5 to the power 0

$5^{4x-4} = 5^0$

Step2: Set exponents equal (same base)

$4x - 4 = 0$

Step3: Solve for x, isolate term with x

$4x = 4$

Step4: Divide both sides by 4

$x = \frac{4}{4}$

Answer:

$1$