x satisfying 3 3 x = 9 2 x − 1 ?
What is the value of
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not precise to use logarithm!
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I have to disagree with you! Taking logarithm on both sides is a more logical way to bring down the powers than just comparing both sides of the equations. So, the given solution is perfect.
G i v e n t h a t 3 3 x = 9 2 x − 1 o r 3 3 x = ( 3 2 ) ( 2 x − 1 ) o r 3 3 x = 3 4 x − 2 A s B a s e s a r e s a m e o n b o t h s i d e s S o , P o w e r s s h o u l d b e s a m e . = > 3 x = 4 x − 2 o r 2 = 4 x − 3 x o r x = 2
The 9^(2x-1) part could be expressed with base 3 by multiplying the exponents by 2. Therefore 3x=2(2x-1) and x=2.
9^(2x-1)= 3^2(2x-1)=3^3x
i.e. 4x-2=3x
So x=2
3^3x=(3^2)^(2x-1)
3x=2(2x-1)
x=2
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3 3 x = 9 2 x − 1 can be written as 3 3 x = 3 2 ( 2 x − 1 ) hence taking log with base 3 on both sides lo g 3 3 3 x = lo g 3 3 2 ( 2 x − 1 ) which gives 3 x = 4 x − 2 hence x = 2