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The equation in the image appears to be:

\[
\frac{2 \log_3 x - 4}{\log_3 \left( \frac{x}{9} \right)} = \log_3 \left( x^7 \right) - \left( \frac{1}{\log_3 3} \right)^2 - 8
\]

We are tasked with finding the lowest value of \( x \).

Let me break down the equation and solve it step by step.

1. **Simplify the logarithmic expressions**:
   - \( \log_3(x^7) = 7 \log_3(x) \).
   - \( \log_3 \left( \frac{x}{9} \right) = \log_3(x) - \log_3(9) = \log_3(x) - 2 \), since \( \log_3(9) = 2 \).
   - \( \frac{1}{\log_3(3)} = 1 \), since \( \log_3(3) = 1 \), so \( \left( \frac{1}{\log_3(3)} \right)^2 = 1^2 = 1 \).

2. **Substitute into the equation**:
   \[
   \frac{2 \log_3 x - 4}{\log_3 x - 2} = 7 \log_3 x - 1 - 8
   \]
   Simplifying further:
   \[
   \frac{2 \log_3 x - 4}{\log_3 x - 2} = 7 \log_3 x - 9
   \]

3. **Multiply both sides by \( \log_3 x - 2 \) to eliminate the denominator**:
   \[
   2 \log_3 x - 4 = (7 \log_3 x - 9)(\log_3 x - 2)
   \]
   Expand the right-hand side:
   \[
   2 \log_3 x - 4 = 7 (\log_3 x)^2 - 14 \log_3 x - 9 \log_3 x + 18
   \]
   Simplifying the right-hand side:
   \[
   2 \log_3 x - 4 = 7 (\log_3 x)^2 - 23 \log_3 x + 18
   \]

4. **Move all terms to one side**:
   \[
   0 = 7 (\log_3 x)^2 - 25 \log_3 x + 22
   \]

This is a quadratic equation in terms of \( \log_3 x \). Now, I will solve this quadratic equation using the quadratic formula:

\[
\log_3 x = \frac{-(-25) \pm \sqrt{(-25)^2 - 4 \cdot 7 \cdot 22}}{2 \cdot 7}
\]

Let me calculate this next.The solutions for \( \log_3 x \) are:

\[
\log_3 x = 2 \quad \text{or} \quad \log_3 x = 1.5714
\]

To find \( x \), we take the inverse logarithm (base 3) of both values:

- If \( \log_3 x = 2 \), then \( x = 3^2 = 9 \).
- If \( \log_3 x = 1.5714 \), then \( x \approx 3^{1.5714} \approx 4.99 \).

Thus, the lowest value of \( x \) is approximately **4.99**.

Would you like more details or further clarification?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:
1. How does the change of base formula for logarithms work?
2. What are common properties of logarithmic equations?
3. How can the quadratic formula be derived from a general quadratic equation?
4. Can logarithmic equations have multiple solutions?
5. What are real-world applications of logarithms in various fields?

**Tip**: When solving logarithmic equations, always check if the solutions fall within the domain of the logarithmic function.

(2log_3 x - 4) / log_3(x/9) = log_3(x^7) - (1 / log_3 3)^2 - 8. Find the lowest value of X.

This tutorial walks through solving a complex logarithmic equation involving quadratic techniques. Learn how to use logarithmic properties and the quadratic formula to find the lowest value of x, suitable for advanced algebra students in Grades 10-12.

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