The problem is: 9^(2x)*27^(3-x)=1/9
I know that 1/9 turns into 9^-1, but what do I do with the 27?
Thanks
I know that 1/9 turns into 9^-1, but what do I do with the 27?
Thanks
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9^(2x)*27^(3-x)
= (3^2)^(2x) * (3^3)^(3-x)
= 3^4x * 3^(9-3x)
= 3^(4x + 9 - 3x)
= 3^(x + 9)
= 3^(-2) ; where 1/9 = 1/3^2 = 3^(-2)
x + 9 = -2
x = -11
= (3^2)^(2x) * (3^3)^(3-x)
= 3^4x * 3^(9-3x)
= 3^(4x + 9 - 3x)
= 3^(x + 9)
= 3^(-2) ; where 1/9 = 1/3^2 = 3^(-2)
x + 9 = -2
x = -11