If 3^x = 243^4, then what is x?
Create equivalent expressions in the equation that all have equal bases, then solve for x.
x=20
Work: 3^5=243
3x=243^4
(3^5)^4=243^4
3^20, which leads to x=20.
Hope this helps, whymenotsmart^m^
You can try to factor 243 out.
3x=24343x=(35)4 3x=320x=20
yeah, nice job, we solved it the same way, gwenspooner85!