SOLUTION: How do I convert y=27(1/3)^(2x)into logarithmic form?

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Question 734296: How do I convert y=27(1/3)^(2x)into logarithmic form?
Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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Y=27(1/3)^(2X) IN LOGARITHMIC FORM:
lny=ln27+2x*ln(1/3)
lny=ln27-2x*ln3
ln27-lny=2xln3
ln(27)/y)=2*ln3
2x=ln(27/y)/ln(3)=log3(27/y)
X=1/2log3(27/y)