SOLUTION: Solve 9^7x - 2 = 27. How do I do this?

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Question 932818: Solve 9^7x - 2 = 27. How do I do this?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9^(7x - 2) = 27
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(3^2)^(7x-2) = 3^3
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3^(14x-4) = 3^3
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14x-4 = 3
14x = 7
x = 1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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