If (1/5)^m (1/4)^18=1/2(10)^35, then m=?

[spinmove]

If (1/5)^m (1/4)^18=1/2(10)^35, then m=?

1) 17
2) 18
3) 34
4) 35
5) 36

Answer is 35. I tried setting bases equal to each other, but the (1/5)^m threw me off. Any suggestions? Thank you.

[RonPurewal]

If (1/5)^m (1/4)^18=1/2(10)^35, then m=?

1) 17
2) 18
3) 34
4) 35
5) 36

Answer is 35. I tried setting bases equal to each other, but the (1/5)^m threw me off. Any suggestions? Thank you.

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