SOLUTION: Solve for x: (1/3)^(4x-1) = 3^(x-1) Thanks Kamla

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Question 439484: Solve for x: (1/3)^(4x-1) = 3^(x-1)
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Kamla
Answer by Gogonati(855) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rewrite the equation in the form:3%5E%28-%284x-1%29%29=3%5E%28x-1%29, since the bases are same
and the exponents are same:1-4x=x-1, solving this equation we have:
5x=2, and x=2%2F5.
Done.