Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 5 - Exponential Functions - 5.2 Solving Equations Using Exponent Rules - 5.2 Exercises - Page 437: 38

Answer

$x = 3$

Work Step by Step

$3^{x} = 27$ $3^{x} = 3^{3}$ $x = 3$ Shanon made the mistake of dividing by $3$ which is not needed to find the answer.
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