Browse · MATH Print → jmc algebra intermediate Problem Solve for n: 52n+1=251. Express your answer as a common fraction. Solution — click to reveal 251 is equal to 5−2, so we have 52n+1=5−2. This gives us 2n+1=−2. Solving for n gives us n=−23. Final answer -\frac{3}{2} ← Previous problem Next problem →