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What is the solution to this equation?

9 ^x- 1 = 2
O A. 1
O B. 2
O C.
1/2
OD. -1/2

User Doro
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The solution to this equation 9ˣ - 1 = 2 is 1/2.

The correct option is A.

What is an equation?

Two algebraic expressions having same value and symbol '=' in between are called as an equation.

Given:

An equation:

9ˣ - 1 = 2

Simplifying,

9ˣ = 3

3²ˣ = 3

Comparing, we get,

2x = 1

x = 1/2

Therefore, the solution is x = 1/2.

User Prasad Karunagoda
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