SOLUTION: Hello. I am trying to solve this exponential function but am not successful. Can you help me with it? The equation is: (1/3)^x+1=1/729 I know I need to find similar bases but ho

Question 1004881: Hello. I am trying to solve this exponential function but am not successful. Can you help me with it?
The equation is:
(1/3)^x+1=1/729 I know I need to find similar bases but how do I do that with this equation?
Answer by ikleyn(52793) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Hello,

is your equation    =  ?

If so, then it is equivalent to 

 =  = ,

and,  hence,  x + 1 = 6  and  x = 6 - 1 = 5.

Answer. x = 5.

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