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If 1/64 = 4^2s-1. 16^2s+2, what is the value of s? a. -1
b. 0
c. 1
d.no solution

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Answer:

a ) -1

Explanation:


(1)/(64) = 4^(2s-1) . 16^(2s+2)\\ 4^(-3) = 4^(2s-1+4s+4)\\ 4^(-3) = 4^(6s+3)\\ 6s + 3 = -3\\6s = -6\\s = -1

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