Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 5 - Exponential Functions - 5.2 Solving Equations Using Exponent Rules - 5.2 Exercises - Page 437: 15

Answer

$t = -2$

Work Step by Step

$3^{t} = \frac{1}{9}$ $3^{t} = 9^{-1}$ $3^{t} = (3^{-2})$ $t = -2$ Check: $= 3^{-2}$ $= \frac{1}{3^{2}}$ $= \frac{1}{9}$
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