SOLUTION: Can you help me factor 3x*3=81? I have no idea how to even begin. Thank you

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Question 73625: Can you help me factor 3x*3=81?
I have no idea how to even begin. Thank you
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x*3=81
I'm going to assume your x*3 means x cubed.
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Rewriting:
3x^3 = 81
Divide both sides by 3 to get:
x^3 = 27
Take the cube root of both sides to get:
x=3
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Cheers,
Stan H.