Solve the Equation $$3 ^ { - x } = \frac { 1 } { 9 }$$

question 152

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$3 ^ { - x } = \frac { 1 } { 9 }$$

• A) \(- 2\)
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 3 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• D) 2

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