Question

If 8 Superscript y Baseline = 16 Superscript y + 2, what is the value of y? –8 –4 –2 –1

Answer 1

A. -8

Explanation:

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Answer 2

-8

Explanation:

8ʸ = 16ʸ⁺²

(2³)ʸ = (2⁴)ʸ⁺²

2³ʸ = 2⁴ʸ⁺⁸

3y = 4y + 8

y = -8