Answer:
8a^3
Explanation:
Given that;
2^x = a, we want an expression for 8^(x + 1)
we have this as;
8^(x + 1) = 8^x * 8^1
8^x = (2^x)(3)
8^x is thus same as 2^3x
So replace 2^x by a
Thus, we have a^3
Multiply this by the 8 we had initially; that will give;
8 * a^3 = 8a^3