Question

Which of the following is the solution to the equation 8^(y + 3) = 2^y ?

Answer 1

change the 8 to 2^3 and utilize the exponent properties.
once you have the same bases, you can just equate the exponents...

Answer 2

im confused could you walk me through the steps

Answer 3

you could log the sides and simplify as well, but that might be more advanced than your comfortable with

Answer 4

im lost as it is

Answer 5

then you should prolly read some material on the subject matter to get a better foundation for what it is we are trying to guide you towards.

Answer 6

since the bases are now the same, you can just equate the exponents...