SOLUTION: (-27)^n = 9 I am having a hard time understanding how to solve problems like this that have a negative interger and an exponent. I am also having problems with exponents that ar

Question 130034This question is from textbook Algebra 2 and Trigonometry
: (-27)^n = 9
I am having a hard time understanding how to solve problems like this that have a negative interger and an exponent. I am also having problems with exponents that are fractions. The section in my book is called Rational Exponents.
Any help would be greatly appriciated. This question is from textbook Algebra 2 and Trigonometry

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for n:
Factor the (-27) and the 9.
Simplify.

Apply the rule: If then

Check:
=
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