SOLUTION: the equation is 3 to the power of x+2=27 to the power of 2 and I dont understand how to get it.

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Question 873657: the equation is 3 to the power of x+2=27 to the power of 2 and I dont understand how to get it.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3%5E%28x%2B2%29+=+27%5E2 use same Base
3%5E%28x%2B2%29+=+%283%5E3%29%5E2
3%5E%28x%2B2%29+=+3%5E6+
x+ 2 = 6
x = 4