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\[\Huge 4\left( 9^{x-1} \right) = 3\left( 2^{2x+1} \right)^{\frac{ 1 }{ 2 }}\]
Solve for x
@ganeshie8
i think u will need to use logs this time
This is in indices
doesnt matter, it wont simplify http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=solve++4%5Cleft%28+9%5E%7Bx-1%7D+%5Cright%29+%3D+3%5Cleft%28+2%5E%7B2x%2B1%7D+%5Cright%29%5E%7B%5Cfrac%7B+1+%7D%7B+2+%7D%7D
take log both sides
and isolate x
I got 1.5 is it correct
1.5 is correct ! how did u get it ? xD
I got it without taking logs actually i simplified it
interesting, could u show me plz
i dont see it yet how u can avoid logs :/
Yes i will type
\[4\left( 9^{x-1} \right) = 3\left( 2^{2x+1} \right)^{\frac{ 1 }{ 2 }}\] \[4\left( 3^{2(x-1)} \right) = 3\left( 2^{x+\frac{1}{2}} \right)\] \[\left( 3^{2(x-1)-1} \right) = \left( 2^{x+\frac{1}{2}-2} \right)\] \[3^{2x-3} = 2^{x-\frac{3}{2}} \]
you will have to take log now
right ?
In the simplified version
not getting u
show me the complete solution if psble :)
I did it without logs long time back but since i ate up all the steps and wrote direct answers i am not getting how i did the marvel. But yes i am convinced now we have to take log here. But since this is in indices I am sure there must be a cunning method to tackle this. I will ask my prof. tommorow and get back to you as soon as possible.! Thank you so much for your help.!
okay, this can wait :)
knw what, you're right ! this can be solved with out logs
HOw how!!!!!
\[3^{2x-3} = 2^{x-\frac{3}{2}}\]
the exponential curves \(y = 3^X \) and \(y = 2^X\) intersect only when \(X = 0\)
set the exponents equal to 0 and solve \(x \) : \(2x-3 = 0 \implies x = \dfrac{3}{2}\) \(x - \dfrac{3}{2} = 0 \implies x = \dfrac{3}{2}\)
it just has to strike u... xD
YEAH great a unique problem i must remember this kind of situation thanks !!!
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