logarithmic question

math321

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this is the last question i got to do
need some help urgently

Solve the equation.
(16/9)^(x-1) = (3/4)^(x-1)
 
Solve the equation.
(16/9)^(x-1) = (3/4)^(x-1)

(16/9)^(x-1) = (9/16)^-(x-1) = (9/16)^(1-x) = ((3/4)^2)^(1-x) = (3/4)^(2(1-x))

(3/4)^(2(1-x)) = (3/4)^(x-1)

2(1-x) = (x-1)
2-2x = x-1
3 = 3x
x = 1
 
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