Question

What is the value of p

Answer 1

p = 2

Explanation:

`(8^(2)) ^(p)` =
`8^(4)`

`8^(2p)` = 
`8^(4)`

`8^(p)` =
`8^{(4)/(2)`

p = 2

Answer 2

2

Explanation:

You have the correct answer selected: 2.

The reason for this is that when there are exponents inside and outside of the parenthesis like this, they are multiplied.

2 times 2 is 4. That's why (8^2)^2 = 8^4