Question

48=3 times 2 to the power of a 56=7 times 2 to the power of bWhat are the values of a and b?a= b=

Answer 1

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Answer:

• a = 4
• b = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

From your knowledge of multiplication tables, you know ...

  48 = 6·8 = 3·2·2·2·2 = 3·2^4 . . . . a = 4

  56 = 7·8 = 7·2·2·2 = 7·2^3 . . . . . . b = 3