SOLUTION: 10-53. Solve each equation by first rewriting the expressions in each part with the same base. B.9^2=3^2x+1

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Question 1076064: 10-53. Solve each equation by first rewriting the expressions in each part with the same base.
B.9^2=3^2x+1
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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9%5E2=3%5E%282x%2B1%29
%283%5E2%29%5E2=3%5E%282x%2B1%29
%283%29%5E4=3%5E%282x%2B1%29...if base same, than exponents same too
4=2x%2B1
4-1=2x
3=2x
x=3%2F2