SOLUTION: Solve 3^2x-1=27

Question 1210583: Solve 3^2x-1=27
Answer by math_tutor2020(3835) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If the equation is then we can rewrite 27 as to arrive at

Each base is the same (3), so the exponents must be equal in order for the original equation to be valid.

Once you arrive at it should be fairly easy to solve. I'll let the student take over from here.

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