16 is the answer. I think

Distribute 3 throught the parentheses

Move the variable to the left-hand side and change its sign

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

Collect like terms

Divide both sides of the equation by -3

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:



Reducing 3 from numerator and denominator,

(4^9)^5 is equal to 4^45. You multiply 9 and 5 to get 45.