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2^(n-1) = 256 ? Please give me the answer​

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Answer:

n = 9

Explanation:

Note that

256 =
2^(8), thus


2^(n-1) =
2^(8)

Since the bases on both sides are equal (2) equate the exponents

n - 1 = 8 ( add 1 to both sides )

n = 9

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