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) Solve the equation
(85) for n.
8n
n =
?

1 ) Solve the equation (85) for n. 8n n = ?-example-1

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Answer:

n = -10

Explanation:

1 / 8^n = 8^5^2

We know that 1/a^b = a^-b

We also know that a^b^c = a^(b*c)

8^-n = 8^(5*2)

8^-n = 8^(10)

Since the bases are the same, the exponents are the same

-n = 10

n = -10

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