Question

What is the value of p

Answer 1

Answer:

2

Step-by-step explanation:

You have the correct answer selected: 2.

The reason for this is that when there are exponents inside and outside of the parenthesis like this, they are multiplied.

2 times 2 is 4. That's why (8^2)^2 = 8^4

Answer 2

Answer:

p = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

$(8^{2}) ^{p}$ = $8^{4}$

  $8^{2p}$ =    $8^{4}$

   $8^{p}$ = $8^{\frac{4}{2}$

    p = 2