We can write any number n in the form
, since
and
are inverse functions, so that

The bases are the same on both sides, so the exponents must be equal.

Solve for x :


You have to flip the last fraction and multiple both the top by the top and the bottom by the bottom then you have to simply but just look that up or ask your teacher.
7x6=42 dimes
8x5=40 nickels
42+1=43 dimes
40+1=41 nickels
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Explanation:</h2>
Here we know that at 3:17 pm you started to bake the cake. The total revolution the minute hand on the clock makes is:

We know that:

Solving for x:

So it takes 70 minutes after you put the cake in the oven. But:

Adding this to the initial time:

Finally, the cake is done at 4:27 pm, option C.
Answer: 9 L
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
The dimension of the rectangular container is 
It is filled with
of the height
Water present in the container

Also, 

Now, half of the water is poured out
So, half is left

Thus, 9 L of water is left in the container