Which equation is equivalent to (1/3)^x = 27 ^x + 2

Verified Answer :

Answer:  

\(x=\frac{-3}{2}\)

Explanation:

We have been given with the expression \((1/3)^x=(27)^x+2\)

Now, to solve the equation firstly we have to make the base same on both sides

\((1/3)^x=3^{-x}\)

27 can be written as \(3^3\)

\(27^x=(3^3)^x=3^{3x}\)

Hence, given expression can be rewritten as

\(3^{-x}=3^{3(x+2)}\)

Now since, base is same we can equate the powers on both sides

\(-x=3(x+2)\\ \Rightarrow-x= 3x+6\\ \Rightarrow -x-3x=6\\-4x=6\)\(\Rightarrow x=\frac{-3}{2}\)

Therefore given expression \((1/3)^x=(27)^x+2\) is equivalent to \(x=\frac{-3}{2}\)

Equivalent means the simplified form of any given expression

To find the equivalent expression, we need to expand the given expression by using  law of indices.

The equation \(3^{-x} = 3^{3x} + 2\) is equivalent to \(\left (\dfrac {1}{3}\right )^x = 27 ^x + 2\).

Given:

The given equation is \(\left (\dfrac {1}{3}\right )^x = 27 ^x + 2\).

Solving left hand side of the equation.

\(\left (\dfrac {1}{3}\right )^x\)

Apply the law of indices.

\(\left (\dfrac {1}{3}\right )^x=(-3)^x\)

Solving right hand side of the equation.

\(27 ^x + 2=(3^{3x}+2)\)

Thus, the equation \(3^{-x} = 3^{3x} + 2\) is equivalent to \(\left (\dfrac {1}{3}\right )^x = 27 ^x + 2\).

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