Question

Find the value of y: (7 power y) power -8 = 7 power 96​

Answer 1

Answer:

-12

Step-by-step explanation:

${ {7}^{y} }^{ - 8} = {7}^{96}$

$\frac{1}{ {7}^{8y} } = {7}^{96}$

${7}^{ - 8y} = {7}^{96}$

bases are same equate the powers

$- 8y = 96$

$y = - 12$