Which of the following is the solution to the equation

Question

8^y + 2) = 2^ y?

Answer 1

8^(y + 2) = 2^ y?

8 can be written as power notation.

2^3(y+2)=2^y

Using power rules

a^m=a^n

m=n

3(y+2)=y

3y+6=y

2y=-6

y=-3