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Can you guys help me with this equation plzzzzzz​

Can you guys help me with this equation plzzzzzz​-example-1
User Rahul L
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Answer:

b = 1/3

Explanation:

Here, we want to solve for the value of b

From the question, we have that;

4^(3b-3) = 1/16

4^(3b-3) = 16^-1

4^(3b-3) = 4^2(-1)

4^(3b-3) = 4^-2

Since base are equal, equate the powers

3b - 3 = -2

3b = -2 + 3

3b = 1

b = 1/3

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