Answer:
x=12
Step-by-step explanation:
(9^5)(9^7)=9^x
282429536481=9^x
Step 1: Flip the equation.
9^x=282429536481
Step 2: Solve Exponent.
9^x=282429536481
log(9^x)=log(282429536481)(Take log of both sides)
x*(log(9))=log(282429536481)
x=log(282429536481)/log(9)
x=12
