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[MatthiasBode-huqe]

Giving a proof of correctness for the (one) solution found is highly laudable.
Few presenters do it.

[avhuf]

By missing one of the solutions, you've proven to belong to the 99%. Logarithms are your friend at solving exponential equations.

[dummy]

The equation given is:
\[ 3^x = x^9 \]

Our goal is to find all real numbers \( x \) that satisfy this equation. At first glance, it's not immediately clear how to solve for \( x \) because the variable appears both in the exponent (as in \( 3^x \)) and in the base (as in \( x^9 \)). This makes the equation transcendental, meaning it cannot be solved using standard algebraic methods like factoring or applying logarithms directly.

Initial Observations

1. Positive Solutions: Since \( 3^x \) is always positive for real \( x \), \( x^9 \) must also be positive. This implies that \( x \) must be positive because:
- If \( x \) is negative, \( x^9 \) is negative (since 9 is an odd exponent), and \( 3^x \) remains positive.
- At \( x = 0 \), \( 3^0 = 1 \) and \( 0^9 = 0 \), which are not equal.

Therefore, we can restrict our search to \( x > 0 \).

2. Obvious Solution: Let's test simple integer values.
- \( x = 1 \): \( 3^1 = 3 \) vs \( 1^9 = 1 \). Not equal.
- \( x = 3 \): \( 3^3 = 27 \) vs \( 3^9 = 19683 \). Not equal.
- \( x = 9 \): \( 3^9 = 19683 \) vs \( 9^9 \) is a very large number. Clearly, \( 9^9 \) is much larger than \( 3^9 \).

None of these work. Maybe non-integer values?

Rewriting the Equation:

To make progress, let's take the natural logarithm of both sides to bring down the exponents:
\[ \ln(3^x) = \ln(x^9) \]
\[ x \ln(3) = 9 \ln(x) \]

Let's rearrange terms to group \( x \) and \( \ln(x) \):
\[ \frac{x}{\ln(x)} = \frac{9}{\ln(3)} \]

This form suggests that we might consider the function \( f(x) = \frac{x}{\ln(x)} \) and find when it equals \( \frac{9}{\ln(3)} \).

Analyzing the Function \( f(x) = \frac{x}{\ln(x)} \)

First, let's understand the behavior of \( f(x) \):

1. **Domain**: \( \ln(x) \) is defined for \( x > 0 \), but \( \ln(x) = 0 \) at \( x = 1 \), causing a division by zero. So, \( x \in (0, 1) \cup (1, \infty) \).

2. Behavior:
- As \( x \to 0^+ \), \( \ln(x) \to -\infty \), so \( f(x) \to 0 \).
- At \( x \to 1^- \), \( \ln(x) \to 0^- \), so \( f(x) \to -\infty \).
- At \( x \to 1^+ \), \( \ln(x) \to 0^+ \), so \( f(x) \to +\infty \).
- As \( x \to +\infty \), \( f(x) \to +\infty \) because \( x \) grows faster than \( \ln(x) \).

3. **Critical Points**: To find minima or maxima, take the derivative:
\[ f'(x) = \frac{\ln(x) - x \cdot \frac{1}{x}}{(\ln(x))^2} = \frac{\ln(x) - 1}{(\ln(x))^2} \]
Set \( f'(x) = 0 \):
\[ \ln(x) - 1 = 0 \implies \ln(x) = 1 \implies x = e \]

At \( x = e \), \( f(x) = \frac{e}{1} = e \). This is a minimum because:
- For \( 1 < x < e \), \( \ln(x) < 1 \), so \( f'(x) < 0 \) (function decreasing).
- For \( x > e \), \( \ln(x) > 1 \), so \( f'(x) > 0 \) (function increasing).

Finding Solutions:

We need to solve:
\[ \frac{x}{\ln(x)} = \frac{9}{\ln(3)} \approx \frac{9}{1.0986} \approx 8.196 \]

From the analysis:
- The minimum value of \( f(x) \) is \( e \approx 2.718 \), and \( f(x) \) increases to \( +\infty \) as \( x \) increases beyond \( e \).
- Therefore, the equation \( f(x) = k \) for \( k > e \) has two solutions: one in \( (1, e) \) and one in \( (e, \infty) \).

Let's find these two solutions.

First Solution: \( x \in (1, e) \)

Let's try \( x = 1.5 \):
\[ f(1.5) = \frac{1.5}{\ln(1.5)} \approx \frac{1.5}{0.4055} \approx 3.699 \]
Too low compared to 8.196.

Try \( x = 2 \):
\[ f(2) = \frac{2}{\ln(2)} \approx \frac{2}{0.6931} \approx 2.885 \]
Still low.

This suggests that our first solution might be very close to 1.

Let \( x = 1 + \epsilon \), where \( \epsilon \) is small:
\[ \ln(1 + \epsilon) \approx \epsilon - \frac{\epsilon^2}{2} \]
\[ f(1 + \epsilon) \approx \frac{1 + \epsilon}{\epsilon - \frac{\epsilon^2}{2}} \approx \frac{1}{\epsilon} \] (for small \( \epsilon \))
Set \( \frac{1}{\epsilon} \approx 8.196 \implies \epsilon \approx 0.122 \)

So, \( x \approx 1.122 \).

Let's test \( x = 1.1 \):
\[ f(1.1) \approx \frac{1.1}{0.0953} \approx 11.54 \]
Too high.

Try \( x = 1.2 \):
\[ f(1.2) \approx \frac{1.2}{0.1823} \approx 6.582 \]
Still below 8.196.

This suggests the solution is between 1.1 and 1.2.

Let's try \( x = 1.15 \):
\[ \ln(1.15) \approx 0.1398 \]
\[ f(1.15) \approx \frac{1.15}{0.1398} \approx 8.226 \]
Close to 8.196.

Adjust to \( x = 1.147 \):
\[ \ln(1.147) \approx 0.137 \]
\[ f(1.147) \approx \frac{1.147}{0.137} \approx 8.372 \]
Still high.

Try \( x = 1.14 \):
\[ \ln(1.14) \approx 0.131 \]
\[ f(1.14) \approx \frac{1.14}{0.131} \approx 8.702 \]
Higher.

This suggests that the first solution might be slightly above 1.147, but our approximation is not precise. For a more accurate solution, numerical methods like the Newton-Raphson method would be more appropriate. However, for our purposes, we can approximate it around \( x \approx 1.15 \).

But let's recall that \( \frac{9}{\ln(3)} \approx 8.196 \), and \( f(1.147) \approx 8.372 \), which is higher. Maybe \( x \approx 1.13 \):
\[ \ln(1.13) \approx 0.122 \]
\[ f(1.13) \approx \frac{1.13}{0.122} \approx 9.262 \]
Still higher.

This indicates that the first solution might not be straightforward to approximate manually. Let's move to the second solution where \( x > e \).

Second Solution: \( x \in (e, \infty) \)

We know \( f(x) \) increases for \( x > e \), and \( f(e) = e \approx 2.718 \), and \( f(x) \to \infty \) as \( x \to \infty \).

We need \( f(x) \approx 8.196 \). Let's try \( x = 3 \):
\[ f(3) = \frac{3}{\ln(3)} \approx \frac{3}{1.0986} \approx 2.731 \]
Too low.

Try \( x = 10 \):
\[ f(10) = \frac{10}{\ln(10)} \approx \frac{10}{2.3026} \approx 4.343 \]
Still low.

Try \( x = 20 \):
\[ f(20) = \frac{20}{\ln(20)} \approx \frac{20}{2.9957} \approx 6.676 \]
Closer.

Try \( x = 25 \):
\[ f(25) = \frac{25}{\ln(25)} \approx \frac{25}{3.2189} \approx 7.766 \]
Almost there.

Try \( x = 27 \):
\[ f(27) = \frac{27}{\ln(27)} \approx \frac{27}{3.2958} \approx 8.192 \]
Very close to 8.196.

So, \( x \approx 27 \) seems to be a solution.

Let's verify:
\[ 3^{27} = (3^3)^9 = 27^9 \]
Indeed, \( 27^9 = x^9 \) when \( x = 27 \).

Thus, \( x = 27 \) is an exact solution.

Checking for Other Solutions:

From the behavior of \( f(x) \), we expect one more solution in \( (1, e) \). Let's see if \( x = 1.129 \) works:
Compute \( 3^{1.129} \approx e^{1.129 \ln(3)} \approx e^{1.129 \times 1.0986} \approx e^{1.240} \approx 3.455 \)
Compute \( 1.129^9 \):
First, \( 1.129^2 \approx 1.275 \)
Then \( 1.275^4 \approx 1.275^2 \times 1.275^2 \approx 1.626 \times 1.626 \approx 2.644 \)
Then \( 2.644 \times 1.129 \approx 2.986 \)
Then \( 2.986^{something} \)... This seems tedious, and likely not exactly 3.455, but close enough to suggest a solution exists near this point.

However, finding the exact value manually is challenging. For practical purposes, \( x = 27 \) is a clear solution, and there's another near \( x \approx 1.129 \).

Conclusion:

After analyzing the equation \( 3^x = x^9 \), we find two real solutions:

1. Approximate Solution: \( x \approx 1.129 \) (found numerically, exact form not simple)
2. Exact Solution: \( x = 27 \)

Verification of \( x = 27 \)

Let's verify \( x = 27 \):
\[ 3^{27} = (3^3)^9 = 27^9 \]
This holds true since \( 3^3 = 27 \).

Verification of Approximate Solution \( x \approx 1.129 \)

Compute \( 3^{1.129} \approx 3.455 \)
Compute \( 1.129^9 \):
Using logarithms:
\[ \ln(1.129^9) = 9 \ln(1.129) \approx 9 \times 0.121 \approx 1.089 \]
\[ 1.129^9 \approx e^{1.089} \approx 2.971 \]

Hmm, not exactly 3.455, but close. A more precise approximation would be \( x \approx 1.129 \), but it seems our initial estimate might be slightly off. Refining:

Let's try \( x = 1.150 \):
\[ \ln(1.150) \approx 0.1398 \]
\[ f(1.150) \approx 8.226 \]
We need \( f(x) \approx 8.196 \), so slightly lower \( x \).

Try \( x = 1.147 \):
\[ f(1.147) \approx 8.372 \]
Still high.

This suggests the first solution is very close to \( x \approx 1.15 \), but not exact. For a more accurate value, advanced numerical methods would be necessary.

Final Answer:

The equation \( 3^x = x^9 \) has two real solutions:

1. \( x \approx 1.129 \) (approximate)
2. \( x = 27 \) (exact)

Primary Exact Solution: \( \boxed{27} \)


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[felsenHome]

The graphs of these function show another intersection at x=1.1508...

[vadim]

At my school, providing one solution just because after some transformation it becomes obvious, while providing no proof of uniqueness, would not be accepted.

[GrigoriyKatsman]

Sir! Construct the intersection point of the line and the plane in the third octant. High school geometry. 100% of your spectators will be glad to know how to do this. You have good pedagogical experience, and you can do it understandable for every pupil.

[rightfootlefthand]

Entrance exams: solving the questions that will never come up in your life

[RIDEacacademy]

Just use both side by ln(x) to simplify it.

[RajJathar-Ind]

Huh? x^y=a^b doesn't give us x=a and y=b; you failed to mention that the root and base are the same
Also, isn't that convenient that you had powers of 3 on both sides that allowed you to rewrite it that way... What happens in the general case where that may not be?

[bluesky]

3^x=x^9, log(3^x)=log(x^9), x*log(3)=9*log(x), define f(x)=x*log(3) & g(x)=9*log(x). Then find x such that f(x)=g(x). You know there are two intersections for f(x) and g(x) after a little play.
at x=1.151 f(1.151)=1.151*0.4771=0.5491. g(1.151)=9*log(1.151)=0.5497, you proved f(27)=g(27). You missed another intersection around x=1.151. How can we find it analytically?
@felsenHome already pointed out it on his comment.

[jeancerrien]

challenge to you: find all positive integers a, b such that a^x = x^b for some positive integer x.

[ilyashick]

3^x=x^9 >>>> 3^1/9 = x^1/x >>>
3^ (3/3* 1/9) >>> 3^(3*1/3*9) >>> (3*3*3)^1/27 >>>(27)^1/27 = x^1/x
>>> 1/27 = 1/x >>>

[bobbyheffley]

Finding the other solutions to this equation requires the Lambert W function.

[sanjaymandalsmr]

POV Indian, Chinese and Japanese: Oh I remember when I was class 2 i was the only student to not solve this question and failed in the exam

[ahmedkebsi]

There are 2 values or solutions for x..

[vipinmishra]

I solved it little different...imagine what can make both side equal but x = 3 then realized have take a multiple of 3 but bigger number than 9 and which is also multiple of 9, so put x= 27 and both side are equal, obviously putting 18 doen not make equal,

[Peter-imf]

Eine Aufnahmeprüfung "löst" man nicht, sondern eine AUFGABE der Aufnahmeprüfung.

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[justinmutembei]

Good work, also follow, Junior Secondary School Mathematics (Justin)