SOLUTION: I need to solve the exponential equation: 3^(4x-1)=3^31

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Question 672299: I need to solve the exponential equation: 3^(4x-1)=3^31
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, sachi:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
3^(4x-1)=3^31 ⇒ 4x-1 = 31 and x = 8
Answer by sachi(548)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3^(4x-1)=3^31
or 4x-1=31 (a^x=a^y => x=y as the bases are same so the powers should be same)
or 4x=31+1=32
or x=32/4=8
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