Suppose x is a number such that 2^x = 5. Evaluate 16^x. A) 625 B) 20 C) 80 D) 40

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The notation used seems to represent a mathematical operation on x. Given 2^x = 5, it implies that when a certain operation is applied to x with the base number 2, the result is 5. When the base number is changed to 16 while keeping the operation and x the same, the result is 16^2 = 256. However, the correct interpretation based on the standard operations and the possible misinterpretation of the notation would lead to the conclusion that if 2 raised to some power or operation involving x equals 5, then increasing the base to 16 while keeping the operation the same would significantly increase the result. The correct answer, considering a common mathematical operation (exponentiation) and the most likely scenario where the operation scales with the base, would be 625, as it represents 16 squared, suggesting a misunderstanding in the initial interpretation.

Suppose X Is a Number Such That 2x = 5

Suppose X Is a Number Such That 2^x = 5