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4¹²=4ᵃ‐3, what is the value of a?

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Answer:

a = 15

Explanation:

Perhaps your question is:


4^(12)= 4^(a-3)

If it is so then let us solve:


4^(12)= 4^(a-3)

Since, bases are equal hence exponents will also be equal. Therefore,

12 = a - 3

12 + 3 = a

a = 15