GMAT Problem Solving (PS) | Re: If 5^x – 5^(x- 3) = 124*5^y, what is y in terms of x?

We can simplify the given equation:

5^x – 5^(x- 3) = 124*5^y

5^x – (5^x)(5^- 3) = 124*5^y

5^x(1 – (5^- 3)) = 124*5^y

5^x(1 – 1/125) = 124*5^y

5^x(1 – 1/125) = 124*5^y

5^x(124/125) = 124*5^y

5^x = 124*5^y*(125/124)

5^x = 5^y(125)

5^x = 5^y(5^3)

5^x = 5^y+3

x = y + 3

x - 3 = y

Answer: C

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