Solve for y if 9^y = 3^6
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Simplify the left-hand side: \({3^2}^y = 3^{2y}\).
Note that the exponents have the same bases, so we have \(2y = 6\).
Now, just solve for y.
Simplify the left-hand side: \({3^2}^y = 3^{2y}\).
Note that the exponents have the same bases, so we have \(2y = 6\).
Now, just solve for y.