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Which of the following is the solution to the equation

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8^y + 2) = 2^ y?

asked Jul 22, 2013 in ALGEBRA 1 by mathgirl Apprentice

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8^(y + 2) = 2^ y?

8 can be written as power notation.

2^3(y+2)=2^y

Using power rules

a^m=a^n

m=n

3(y+2)=y

3y+6=y

2y=-6

y=-3

answered Jul 27, 2013 by bradely Mentor

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