SOLUTION: Hello, How do i solve this equation: 3^x = 1/9 thank you!

Question 65157This question is from textbook algebra for college students
: Hello,
How do i solve this equation:
3^x = 1/9
thank you! This question is from textbook algebra for college students

Found 2 solutions by funmath, cristiana:
Answer by funmath(2933) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Now that the bases are the same, you can equate their exponents.

Happy Calculating!!!

Answer by cristiana(10) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

For the two expressions to be equal, it obvious that x = -2

Cheers,
Cristiana
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