SOLUTION: 1/27=9to the 5x-5 power

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Question 197719: 1/27=9to the 5x-5 power
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/27=9to the 5x-5 power
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3^-3 = (3^2)^(5x-5)
3^-3 = 3^(15x-15)
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15x-15 = -3
15x = 12
x = 4/5
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Stan H.