SOLUTION: I need to solve for x, and our teacher wants us to get the same base but I can't figure how to get 1/8 to equal 2 without changing the value. Help! 2^(3x-1)=(1/8)^x

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Question 740283: I need to solve for x, and our teacher wants us to get the same base but I can't figure how to get 1/8 to equal 2 without changing the value. Help!
2^(3x-1)=(1/8)^x

Answer by josgarithmetic(39614)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given:



The base is the same on both sides so the corresponding exponents must be equal.








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