SOLUTION: solve for x. 9^(x+2) = 3^7

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Question 197351: solve for x.
9^(x+2) = 3^7

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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9 = 3^2

so ___ (3^2)^(x+2) = 3^7 ___ 3^(2x+4) = 3^7 ___ 2x+4 = 7 ___ x = 3/2