The correct answer is 81.
Here's why:
The equation is \( x54 = 243 \).
To solve for \( x \), you isolate \( x \):
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Divide both sides of the equation by 54: \[ x = \frac{243}{54} \]
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Calculate \( \frac{243}{54} \): \[ \frac{243}{54} = 4.5 \]
Since you mentioned "this is the correct answer" is 81, it seems there might have been a misunderstanding in the initial question or response.
If you are looking for a power expression like \( x^3 = 243 \), that would indeed lead you to \( x = 3 \), because \( 3^3 = 27 \), but \( 3^5 = 243 \) would yield \( x = 3 \) as well.
If you need clarification or if there's a specific reinterpretation of "x54" you'd like to elaborate on, please let me know! Otherwise, based on the division provided, the correct simplistic answer is \( 4.5 \).