SOLUTION: Solve the exponential equation exactly for x... (2/3)^(x+2)=27/8

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Question 292746: Solve the exponential equation exactly for x...
(2/3)^(x+2)=27/8
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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no need to use logs
2/3^(x+2)=27/8
2/3^(x+2)=(3/2)^3
2/3^(x+2)=(2/3)^-3
x+2=-3
x=-5