a = 5.5
The given equation is:
[tex]243 \sqrt{3} = 3^a[/tex]
Express the left hand side in power form making 3 the base
[tex]3^5 \times 3^{\frac{1}{2} = 3^a \\[/tex]
[tex]3^\frac{11}{2} = 3^a\\[/tex]
The base cancels out:
a = 11/2
a = 5.5
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