SOLUTION: I would appreciate it if u could explain maybe step by step how to solve this problem or at least on like it, and thank you in advanced! (1/3)^x = 243 i have attempted this p

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: I would appreciate it if u could explain maybe step by step how to solve this problem or at least on like it, and thank you in advanced!
(1/3)^x = 243
i have attempted this problem and i have got it down to (1/3)^x = 27^9
but i am not sure if i am doing this correctly.
And thank you once again.
This question is from textbook Discovering Advanced Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1/3)^x = 243
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Try to get both sides expressed as a power of 3.
3^-x = 3^5
Since the bases are the same the exponents must be equal.
-x = 5
x = -5
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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