# Solving for x in an exponential equation

• February 14th 2013, 06:51 PM
takaj
Solving for x in an exponential equation
Hello, one question has proved ​ insurmountable to me. Here it is:
(3/4)^x =(27/64)^(2x-3)

Here is what I have tried:

(3)^x/(4)^x=(27)^(2x-3)/(64)^(2x-3)

Then i cross multiplied to get...

(192)^(2x^2-3x)=(108)^(2x^2-3x)

I know that I need to make the bases the same, but i can't see how to do that at this point. Some guidance would be greatly appreciated.
• February 14th 2013, 07:02 PM
Plato
Re: Solving for x in an exponential equation
Quote:

Originally Posted by takaj
Hello, one question has proved ​ insurmountable to me. Here it is:
(3/4)^x =(27/64)^(2x-3)

$\left(\frac{27}{64}\right)^{2x-3}=\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)^{6x-9}$
• February 14th 2013, 07:56 PM
takaj
Re: Solving for x in an exponential equation
Quote:

Originally Posted by Plato
$\left(\frac{27}{64}\right)^{2x-3}=\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)^{6x-9}$

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• February 14th 2013, 08:52 PM
Plato
Re: Solving for x in an exponential equation
Quote:

Originally Posted by takaj
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The point is if $\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)^a=\left(\frac{3}{4}\right )^b$ then $a=b$.

I showed how the bases are the same.
• February 14th 2013, 09:13 PM
takaj
Re: Solving for x in an exponential equation
Thank you. I got it now.