Question

Show clearly that 4 to the power 3/2 = 8.

Hence, or otherwise, work out the value of y if 4 to the power y = 8 to the power 6

Answer 1

4^3/2 = 8; 4^y = 8^6

Explanation:

4^3 = 64

64^1/2 = 8

4^3/2 = 8

Part 2:

4^y = 8^6

y = 9