SOLUTION: Solve the following equation: 9^3x+1 - 5(9^3x) = 108

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Question 809056: Solve the following equation:
9^3x+1 - 5(9^3x) = 108

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the following equation:
9^3x+1 - 5(9^3x) = 108
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Assuming the 1st exponent is 3x+1:
9%5E%283x%2B1%29+-+5%2A9%5E%283x%29+=+108
9%2A9%5E%283x%29+-+5%2A9%5E%283x%29+=+108
4%2A9%5E%283x%29+=+108
9%5E%283x%29+=+27
3%5E%286x%29+=+3%5E3
6x = 3
x = 1/2