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Solve each equation. $$ 3^{x+2} \cdot 3^{x}=81 $$

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The solution to the equation \(3^{x+2} \cdot 3^{x}=81\) is \(x=1\).

Step by step solution

01

Combine the exponential expressions

The given equation is \(3^{x+2} \cdot 3^{x}=81\). The base in both expressions is the same (3), which means the powers can be added together. Therefore the first step is to combine the powers to get \(3^{2x+2} = 81\).
02

Change the similar bases

The right side of the equation, 81, can be expressed as a power of 3. Therefore, rewrite 81 as \(3^4\). This results in the equation \(3^{2x+2} = 3^4\).
03

Equate the Powers

Because the bases are the same, the powers must also be equal (assuming the base is non-zero). That gives the equation \(2x + 2 = 4\).
04

Solve for the variable

Now you have simple linear equation. Subtract 2 from both sides to get \(2x = 2\), then divide by 2 to solve for \(x\), to get \(x=1\).

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