Solve
- $$\log _ { 3 } x = - 2$$

question 59

Multiple Choice

Solve.
- $$\log _ { 3 } x = - 2$$

• A) \(x = 1\)
• B) \(x = - 6\)
• C) \(x = \frac { 1 } { 8 }\)
• D) \(x = \frac { 1 } { 9 }\)

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