If 2^(2w) = 8^(w−6), what is the value of w?  Choose the correct option:	A) 12	B) 15	C) 18	D) 21	E) 24
2^(2w) = 8^(w−6)   2^(2w) = 2^(3*(w−6))   2^(2w) = 2^(3w-18)   Let's equate the exponents as the bases are equal.   2w = 3w-18   w = 18   The answer is 18.
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If 2^(2w) = 8^(w−6), what is the value of w?