Question

If 2 raise to the power p + 2 raise to the power p+1 = 12

Find "p"

Answer 1

Answer:

p=2

Step-by-step explanation:

${2}^{p} + {2}^{p + 1} = 12 \\ {2}^{p} (1 + 2) = 12 \\ {2}^{p} (3) = 12 \\ {2}^{p} = 4 = {2}^{2} \\ p = 2$