SOLUTION: i am not sure if this is the right category but here it goes. I am in grade 9 math and i need help showing how to solve these kinds of questions. Right off the bat i know the ans

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Question 782325: i am not sure if this is the right category but here it goes. I am in grade 9 math and i need help showing how to solve these kinds of questions. Right off the bat i know the answer but i have to show my work obviously, so can you show me a similar question solved? Thanks!
P.S. Question is this: 3^6/3^x=3^2
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3%5E6%2F3%5Ex=3%5E2
Combine exponents of like terms
3%5E%28%286-x%29%29 = 3^2
same base therefore
6 - x = 2
6 - 2 = x
x = 4