SOLUTION: solve the equation: 81^3x=27^x+2

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Question 318369: solve the equation:
81^3x=27^x+2
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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81^3x=27^x+2
Assuming x+2 is the exponent:
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81 = 3^4
27 = 3^3
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3^12x = 3^(3x+6)
12x = 3x+6
9x = 6
x = 2/3