Question

If (9 to the 2nd power)p = 9 to the 8th power , what is the value of p?

Answer 1

Answer:

p = 9^6

Step-by-step explanation:

(9^2)p = 9^8 may be solved for p as follows:  

        9^8

p = --------- = 9^(8-2)  = 9^6

       9^2

Answer 2

$(9^2)^p=9^8\\\\9^{2p}=9^8\\\\2p=8\\\\p=4$