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Can someone please help me. This is about indices

Can someone please help me. This is about indices-example-1
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Answer:

x = 10/9

Explanation:

Solve:

27^(3x-2) = 81

When solving equations in exponential form make sure the two bases on both sides are the same.

3^3(3x-2) = 3^4

Once the two bases are the same you cancel them out and used its exponent to solve the equation.

3(3x-2) = 4

9x-6 = 4

Add 6 to both sides.

9x-6+6 = 4+6

9x = 10

Divide both sides by 9.

x = 10/9

Therefore x = 10/9.

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