SOLUTION: Solve for x when 3^x=9x

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Question 1095619: Solve for x when 3^x=9x
Found 3 solutions by ultrakimidis1, Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by ultrakimidis1(8) About Me  (Show Source):
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3^x=9
3^x=3³
Equating exponents
X=3

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for x when 3^x=9x
x = 3 by thinking about it.
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3^x=9x
An algebraic solution is not possible.
You can use graphs or iteration methods.
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If it were
3^x = 10x, no solution is obvious, and one of the approximation methods is necessary.


Answer by ikleyn(52784) About Me  (Show Source):
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The solution is x= 3.