SOLUTION: I really need help. If (y^a * y^a)^3 = (y)^a-4, what is the value of a? thank you

SOLUTION: I really need help. If (y^a * y^a)^3 = (y)^a-4, what is the value of a? thank you

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Question 714628: I really need help.
If (y^a * y^a)^3 = (y)^a-4, what is the value of a?
thank you
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

.....if the bases equal, exponents are equal too; so, we have

...solve for

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