SOLUTION: Solve. 9^(2y+3) = 27y Apparently the answer is -6 but I keep getting zero. Please help!

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Question 904164: Solve.
9^(2y+3) = 27y
Apparently the answer is -6 but I keep getting zero. Please help!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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9^(2y+3) = 27y
3^(6y+9) = 3^(3y)
6y+9 = 3y
3y = -9
y = -3