Exponential and Log Equations

Solve the equation 3 x = 27.

If x = 1, then 3 1 = 3.
If x = 2, then 3 2 = 9.
If x = 3, then 3 3 = 27.
Solve this by trying some small values of x
(i.e. try x = 1, 2, etc. )
Show work. Summarize the solution.

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