SOLUTION: solve for the solutionset of (3/5) raised to x+1 = 25/9

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Question 1196990: solve for the solutionset of (3/5) raised to x+1 = 25/9
Answer by josgarithmetic(39626) About Me  (Show Source):
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%283%2F5%29%5E%28x%2B1%29=25%2F9

%283%2F5%29%5E%28x%2B1%29=%283%2F5%29%5E%28-2%29

This is 3%2F5 base on both sides, must be raised to the same power.
x%2B1=-2
x=-2-1
highlight%28x=-3%29