The value of xy - 5 is 1
How to determine the value
Given the expression as;
8,575 = 5^x * 7^y,
Represented as:
[tex]8575 = 5^x * 7^y[/tex]
Let's find the prime factors of 8575
[tex]8575 = 5^2 . 7^3[/tex]
We can deduce that:
- x has a value of 2
- y has a value of 3
Now, let's find the value of xy - 5 by substituting the values
= xy - 5
= 2(3) - 5
= 6 - 5
= 1
Thus, the value of xy - 5 is 1
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