Q. Solve the exponential equation for x.93x−10=(811)61x=□
Identify Base: Identify the base of the exponential expressions on both sides of the equation.93x−10 has a base of 9, and (811)61 can be rewritten with a base of 9 because 81=92.
Rewrite Right Side: Rewrite the right side of the equation using the base of 9.(811)61=(921)61=(9−2)61=9−62=9−31.
Set Exponents Equal: Set the exponents equal to each other since the bases are now the same.3x−10=−31.
Solve for x: Solve for x by isolating the variable.Add 10 to both sides: 3x=−31+10.
Convert to Fraction: Convert 10 to a fraction with a denominator of 3 to combine with −31.10=310⋅3=330.
Combine Fractions: Combine the fractions.3x=−31+330=3−1+30=329.
Divide by 3: Divide both sides by 3 to solve for x.x=329⋅31=929.
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