Question

Part A: If (6^2)x = 1, what is the value of x? Explain your answer. (5 points)

Part B: If (6^0)x = 1, what are the possible values of x? Explain your answer. (5 points)

Answer 1

a)
36x = 1
Hence, x = 1/36
b)
(6^0)x = 1
1x = 1 (indices rule x^0 = 1)
Hence, x = 1