If (-3)^(2x) = 3^(12 - x) and x is an integer, what is the value of x ? Select the correct option
A) 5  B) 4  C) 3  D) 2  E) 1
Since x is an integer, (-3)^(2x) is always positive.   So, 3^2x = 3^(12 - x)   2x = 12 - x   3x = 12   x = 4   Answer: 4
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If (-3)^(2x) = 3^(12 - x) and x is an integer, what is the value of x ?