SOLUTION: Exponential equations without using logs. Solve for x: 3^(4x+1)= 27

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Question 106619: Exponential equations without using logs. Solve for x:
3^(4x+1)= 27
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Exponential equations without using logs. Solve for x:
3^(4x+1)= 27
3^(4x+1) = 3^3
Since the bases are the same, the exponents are equal.
EQUATION:
4x+1 = 3
4x = 2
x = 1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.