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If (3x2)(9x)(3)=27 and x>0, compute the value of x.

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0.268
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0.414
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0.732
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1.414
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Solution

The correct option is D 0.732
Given, (3x2)(9x)(3)=27
Taking LHS:
(3x2)(9x)(3)
(3x2)(32x)(31)3x2+2x+1
Now taking RHS: =27=33
Equating both, we get
3x2+2x+1=33
Both bases are equal, so powers must be equal.
x2+2x+1=3x2+2x2=0x=0.7320508075,2.73205080

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