Solve in box method
3 to the second power times 16x-18=-6
Here is the solution using the box method:
1. First, write the equation as a quadratic equation:
(3^2)(16x - 18) = -6
9(16x - 18) = -6
144x - 162 = -6
2. Move all terms to one side of the equation:
144x - 162 + 162 = -6 + 162
144x = 156
3. Divide by 144 to solve for x:
x = 156 / 144
x = 13/12
Therefore, the solution to the equation 3^2 * (16x - 18) = -6 is x = 13/12.