Answer: The correct answer is: [C]:
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" " .
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Step-by-step explanation:
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We are given: ;
We have: .
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Note that the number: " 8 " ; can be written as: " 2³ " ;
→ since: " 2³ = 2 * 2 * 2 = 4 * 2 = 8 " .
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→ So: ;
→ which takes the form of the expression:
→ " " ; in which:
" b = 3 " ;
" x = 2 " ;
" r = 3 " ;
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Now: Since: " ;
Substitute our known values for: " " ; as follows"
→ " " ;
→ which is:
→ Answer choice: [C]: " " .
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