Question

Solve the exponential equation by the method of relating the​ bases, first rewriting the equation in the form

Answer 1

Answer:

  x = 1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Both bases can be written as powers of 6.

  36^x = (1/6)^(x-1) . . . . . . given

  (6^2)^x = (6^-1)^(x -1) . . . . . bases as powers of 6

  6^(2x) = 6^(-x+1) . . . . . . . . . simplify exponents

  2x = -x +1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .equate exponents of the same base

  3x = 1 . . . . . . . add x

  x = 1/3 . . . . . divide by 3