Finite Math Examples

Solve for x 9^(x+2)=1
Step 1
Take the natural logarithm of both sides of the equation to remove the variable from the exponent.
Step 2
Expand by moving outside the logarithm.
Step 3
Simplify the left side.
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Step 3.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 4
Simplify the right side.
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Step 4.1
The natural logarithm of is .
Step 5
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 6
Divide each term in by and simplify.
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Step 6.1
Divide each term in by .
Step 6.2
Simplify the left side.
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Step 6.2.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 6.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 6.2.1.2
Divide by .
Step 6.3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 6.3.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 6.3.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 6.3.1.2
Divide by .