SOLUTION: 8^x=1/4

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Question 300375: 8^x=1/4
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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8^x = 1/4
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Convert to powers of 2
2%5E%283x%29+=+2%5E-2
therefore
3x = -2
x = -2%2F3
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Check on a calc, enter 8^(-2/3) = .25