5^(n - 1) = 15,625

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5^(n - 1) = 15,625

We know 5^6 = 15,625, so we have:
n - 1 = 6

Add 1 to each side:
n - 1 + 1 = 6 + 1

Cancel the 1's on the left side:
n = 7