SOLUTION: How do I solve for X? log (small x) (1/9) = -1

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Question 347768: How do I solve for X? log (small x) (1/9) = -1
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
log%28x%2C1%2F9%29+=+-1
logs are exponents. This equation says that the
exponent -1 with the base x gives me 1%2F9
I can write it this way:
x%5E%28-1%29+=+1%2F9
1%2Fx+=+1%2F9
x+=+9