We have given: \(5^m ÷ 5^{-3} = 5^5\). \(\Rightarrow 5^{m-(-3)} = 5^5\quad\) [∵\( a^m ÷ a^n = a^{m-n}\)] \(\Rightarrow 5^{m+3} = 5^5\) Now, Comparing the powers of equal bases, we have m + 3 = 5 \(\Rightarrow m = 5 – 3 = 2\), i.e., m = 2