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OpenStudy (mallorysipp234):

What is the solution to the equation 9^(x + 1) = 27?

OpenStudy (mallorysipp234):

x = 2.5 x = 0.5 x = −0.5 x = −3.5

OpenStudy (mallorysipp234):

@amistre64 @thomaster please help

terenzreignz (terenzreignz):

Just remember that if you have \[\Large a^p=a^q\] Then p must be equal to q. This only applies if you have the same base on both sides, though. Can 27 be expressed as a power of 9? (or vice versa)

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