Calculus Examples

$3^{3 x - 4} = 3^{5}$

Step 1

Create equivalent expressions in the equation that all have equal bases.

$3^{3 x - 4} = 3^{5}$

Step 2

Since the bases are the same, then two expressions are only equal if the exponents are also equal.

$3 x - 4 = 5$

Step 3

Solve for $x$ .

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Step 3.1

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 3.1.1

Add $4$ to both sides of the equation.

$3 x = 5 + 4$

Step 3.1.2

Add $5$ and $4$ .

$3 x = 9$

Step 3.2

Divide each term in $3 x = 9$ by $3$ and simplify.

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Step 3.2.1

Divide each term in $3 x = 9$ by $3$ .

$\frac{3 x}{3} = \frac{9}{3}$

Step 3.2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 3.2.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $3$ .

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Step 3.2.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{3 x}{3} = \frac{9}{3}$

Step 3.2.2.1.2

Divide $x$ by $1$ .

$x = \frac{9}{3}$

Step 3.2.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 3.2.3.1

Divide $9$ by $3$ .

$x = 3$