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Question 49737: if x and y are positive integers for which 2^x multiplied by 3^y equals 1296. what would be the value of x+y
Answer by alka(15)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the factors of 1296 which are 2^4*3^4
x = 4
y = 4
x + y = 8

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