If 2^(2w) = 8^(w−2), what is the value of w?
Select:
A) 3	B) 6	C) 9	D) 12	E) 15
2^(2w) = 8^(w−2)   2^(2w) = 2^(3*(w−2))   2^(2w) = 2^(3w-6)   Let's equate the exponents as the bases are equal.   2w = 3w-6   w = 6   The answer is 6.
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If 2^(2w) = 8^(w−2), what is the value of w?