Question

Solve 8^2x–2 = 8^4x-14

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I need the steps

Answer 1

x is 6

step by step explanation

8^2x-2 = 8^4x-14

Equating the powers of 8

2x -2 = 4x -14

2x-4x = -14+2

-2x = -12

Dividing through by -2

x = 6