SOLUTION: Solve the given equation for x . 4 ^ (x- 8 ) = 4

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Question 877638: Solve the given equation for x .
4 ^ (x- 8 ) = 4
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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Rewrite each side using base of 2. Actually that is not necessary. Raising to a power and getting the base as a result means the power is 1.

x-8=1
x=9