SOLUTION: 8^n/3 = 1/4 then what is the value of n^n ? a -4 b -1/2 c - 1/4 d 1/4 e 1/2

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Question 339046: 8^n/3 = 1/4 then what is the value of n^n ?
a -4 b -1/2 c - 1/4 d 1/4 e 1/2

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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8^n/3 = 1/4 then what is the value of n^n ?
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Raise both sides to the 3rd power to get:
8^n = 1/64
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8^n = 8^-2
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n = -2
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Then (n^n) = (-2)^(-2) = 4^-1 = 1/4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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a -4 b -1/2 c - 1/4 d 1/4 e 1/2