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what equation is equivalent to \\(9^{x - 3} = 729\\)? \\(9^{x - 3} = 9^…

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what equation is equivalent to \\(9^{x - 3} = 729\\)?

\\(9^{x - 3} = 9^{81}\\)
\\(9^{x - 3} = 9^3\\)
\\(3^{x - 3} = 3^6\\)
\\(3^{2x - 3} = 3^6\\)

solve: \\(9^{x - 3} = 729\\)
\\(x =\\)

Explanation:

Express 729 as a power of 9

Using the Solving Exponential Equations Algebraically knowledge point

$$ 9^3 = 9 \times 9 \times 9 = 81 \times 9 = 729 $$

Identify the equivalent equation

Using the Solving Exponential Equations Algebraically knowledge point

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Solve for x

Using the Solving Exponential Equations Algebraically knowledge point

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Answer:

Question 1

  • (A) \(9^{x-3} = 9^{81}\)
  • (B) \(9^{x-3} = 9^3\) (Correct answer)
  • (C) \(3^{x-3} = 3^6\)
  • (D) \(3^{2x-3} = 3^6\)

Question 2

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