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If 5k + 1 = 2,000, what is the value of 5k + 1? (A) 399 (B)
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25 Aug 2018, 14:37
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If \(5^{k + 1} = 2,000\), what is the value of \(5^k + 1\)?
(A) 399
(B) 401
(C) 1,996
(D) 2,000
(E) 2,001
(A) 399
(B) 401
(C) 1,996
(D) 2,000
(E) 2,001
Re: If 5k + 1 = 2,000, what is the value of 5k + 1? (A) 399 (B)
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19 Mar 2020, 15:31
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5 to the k+1 is the same as 5^1 (5^k). This equals 2000. Divide 2000 by 5^1 and you get 5^k = 400. The question is asking for 5^k + 1. 400+1=401!
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