SOLUTION: 6^x-1=3/2*12^2 I am unsure of hoe to solve this problem

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Question 1048345: 6^x-1=3/2*12^2 I am unsure of hoe to solve this problem
Found 3 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6^x-1=3/2*12^2


6%5Ex-1=3%2F2%2A12%5E2

6%5Ex=1%2B%283%2F2%2912%2812%5E5%29

6%5Ex=1%2B18%2A12%5E5

6%5Ex=4478977

x%2Alog%28%286%29%29=log%28%284478977%29%29

x=log%28%284478977%29%29%2Flog%28%286%29%29
Pick your base and evaluate.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

6^x-1=3/2*12^2 I am unsure of hoe to solve this problem
highlight_green%28x+=+4%29

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The 2 different answers you got show the need for parentheses.
They're free.
Use some.