Question

If (9^2)^p = 9^8, what is the value of p?

Answer 1

Use the power rule

`(a^b)^c = a^(bc)`

To rewrite the equation as

`9^(2p) = 9^8`

So, the two exponents have to be the same:

`2p = 8 \iff p=4`

Answer 2

your answer will be 4