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If 5^2x-1-25^x-1=2500, find the value . . .

Question : If 52x-1-25x-1=2500, find the value of x.

Doubt by Bhumika

Solution : 

52x-1-25x-1=2500
52x-1-(52)x-1=2500
52x-1-52x-2=2500
52x-1-52x-1-1=2500
52x-1-52x-1÷51=2500
52x-1(1-1/5)=2500
52x-1(4/5)=2500
52x-1=[2500×5]/4
52x-1=3125
52x-1=55
Comparing the exponents both sides
2x-1=5
2x=5+1
2x=6
x=6/2
x=3