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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How to solve: (1/9)^x=729

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ln(1/9)^x = ln 729 xln(1/9)=ln 729 does that help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes let me try it

zepdrix (zepdrix):

Are you allowed to use a calculator on this Chris? If not, it's a little tricky. You need to notice that both numbers are divisible by 3. So we can rewrite the left AND right side using some clever algebra.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes i am allowed a calculator

zepdrix (zepdrix):

Oh ok cool :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

got it its -3 correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x=-3

zepdrix (zepdrix):

Yes looks good!

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