If the function is asking what if x = 5, then we will substitute the exponent x with 5.
From the formula above, we will multiply 3 to itself five times (3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3) = 243
After that, we will multiple 243 to 1/9 or simply divide 243 by 9.
Therefore, the value of the function if x = 5 is 27. Option A is the answer.