If 2^(2w) = 8^(w−1), what is the value of w? Pick one:
A) 3	B) 6	C) 9	D) 12	E) 15
2^(2w) = 8^(w−1)   2^(2w) = 2^(3*(w−1))   2^(2w) = 2^(3w-3)   Let's equate the exponents as the bases are equal.   2w = 3w-3   w = 3   The answer is 3.
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If 2^(2w) = 8^(w−1), what is the value of w?