SOLUTION: Find the number x that makes the equation correct: 3^x = 9^2 * 3/27^2

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Question 1036052: Find the number x that makes the equation correct: 3^x = 9^2 * 3/27^2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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3^x = 9^2 * 3/27^2
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3^x = (3^2)^2 * 3/(3^3)^2
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3^x = 3^4
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3^x = 3^4
3^x = 3^-1
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x = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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