Answer:
x = -1/2
Step-by-step explanation:
This question can be solved by applying the laws of indices
In a^n, a - base
n - index
Given
9^x = 1/3
According to the laws of indices, a/b = b^(-a)
Hence we can write, 1/3 = 3^(-1)
9^x = 3^(2x)
Again according to the laws of indices,
a^b = a^n can be written as;
b = n
That is, if in an equation the bases are the same, the indices are also equal.
So we can write,
3^(2x) = 3^(-1)
2x = -1
Divide both sides of the equation by 2, the coefficient of x
2x/2 = -1/2
x = -1/2
X will be the speed of species b and 4x will be the speed of species a:
x + 4x = 180
5x = 180
x = 180 / 5
x = 36 m/h
If species b has a speed of 36 m/h, the speed of species a is 4 times that:
4 x 36 = 144 m/h.
Answer:

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You were really close :D
The mistake you made is that 44 - 36 is 8, not 6.
Using 8 instead, the answer is:
Answer:
10
Step-by-step explanation:
Since there are no specific requirements given other than expression written using exponents, I am just going to give some examples.
1. 5x^2 - 3
2. 8^5 - 15x + 7
3. 15x^10 - 8x^7 + 16x^5 + 17^3 - 4^2 +13x - 2