Question

(3^2)^x - 3^x+1 = -1 (need help, step wise) to solve

Answer 1

using logs

Answer 2

use pythagoras therem

Answer 3

dats sum fancy crap rite there

Answer 4

\[\Large \left(3^2\right)^x- 3^{x+1}=-1\]
Daunting, isn't it? :D
How about this:
\[\Large (3^{x})^2- 3^{x+1}=-1\]
Less daunting?

Answer 5

@LALFAN4E
Ever heard of quadratic equations?
This isn't one, obviously, but it certainly *looks* like one, wouldn't you say? ^_^

Answer 6

@terenzreignz was on the right path, keeping the 1 on the left side though, you expand and then use the quadratic equation once simplified, but thanks guys