Given that (frac{1}{8^{2y – 3y}} = 2^{y + 2}).
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A.
(frac{1}{5}) -
B.
(frac{7}{8}) -
C.
1 -
D.
(1frac{1}{5})
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
(frac{1}{8^{2y – 3y}} = frac{1}{8^{-y}} = 8^{y})
(8^{y} = 2^{y + 2} implies (2^{3})^{y} = 2^{y + 2})
(3y = y + 2 implies 2y = 2)
(y = 1)