3^(2x-1)=27^(2). Solve for x.

Answer 1

evil problem, well maybe. it's all relative

3^(2x-1) = 27^2 = (3^3)^2 = 3^6 (multiply the exponents 3 x 2 = 6)

set the exponents equal when you have the base the same.

2x-1 = 6

2x = 7

x = 7/2 = 3.5 = 3 1/2