Math, asked by shanmukhadigi, 1 year ago

if 3^8.5^8=a^b where a and b are both positive integers find the smallest value for a+b

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Answered by tejasri2
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Hi Friend !!!

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3^8.5^8 = a^b

(3Γ—5)^8 = a^b

15 ^8 = a ^b

So , a= 15 and b = 8


a+b = 15+8 = 23


Hope it helps u:-)

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