SOLUTION: how do i solve for n in the equation: 9 to the n power=729

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Question 327112: how do i solve for n in the equation: 9 to the n power=729
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9 to the n power=729
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Equation:
9^n = 729
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Notice that 9^2 = 81
Then 9^3 = 729
So, n = 3
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OR
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Take the log of both sides to get:
n*log(9) = log(729)
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Then n = [log(729)]/[log(9)]
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n = 2.8627/0.9542
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n = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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