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

asked Jan 6, 2019 106k views

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by Eskir

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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:

$2p = 8 \iff p=4$

Kareimovich answered Jan 6, 2019

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your answer will be 4

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