Use Algebraic Procedures to Find the Exact Solution(s) of the Equation

question 52

Multiple Choice

Use algebraic procedures to find the exact solution(s) of the equation below. $6 ^ { 9 x + 2 } = \frac { 1 } { 216 }$

• A) \(x = - \frac { 5 } { 9 }\)
• B) \(x = \frac { 1 } { 9 }\)
• C) \(x = \frac { 1 } { 6 }\)
• D) \(x = - \frac { 5 } { 6 }\)
• E) \(x = \frac { 5 } { 6 }\)

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