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If (4^a^-2)(4^3) = 64^2 , what is the value of a? a. 0 b. 4 c. 5 d. 7 e. 8

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Answer:


\boxed{a=4}

Step-by-step explanation:

Part 1. Finding product of
(4a^2)(4^3)

Step 1.
4^3=64

Step 2.
(4a^2) * (64) = (64 * 4)(a^2)

Step 3.
(64 * 4)(a^2) = 256a^2


\boxed{(4a^(2))(4^3) = 256a^(2)}

Part 2. Simplifying the equation & solving for a

Step 1.
\sqrt{256a^(2)} = \sqrt{64^(2)}
16a = 64

Step 2.
(16a)/(16) = (64)/(16) (divide both sides by coefficient of variable)


\boxed{a = 4}

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