Question

If (9 to the 2nd power)p = 9 to the 8th power , what is the value of p?

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Answer 1

`(9^2)^p=9^8\\\\9^(2p)=9^8\\\\2p=8\\\\p=4`

Answer 2

p = 9^6

Explanation:

(9^2)p = 9^8 may be solved for p as follows:

9^8

p = --------- = 9^(8-2) = 9^6

9^2