For what value of b does (1/12) ^-2b times 12^-2b+2=12?

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-1/4

1/4

no solution

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Mathematics

Rashad Hammond

15 July, 14:49

For what value of b does (1/12) ^-2b times 12^-2b+2=12?

-1/2

-1/4

1/4

no solution

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Dallas Armstrong · Answer 1

Dallas Armstrong 15 July, 15:59

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I think you answer is no solution

Emmy Haas · Answer 2

Always remember

Step-by-step explanation:x^-m=1/x^m

1/12=12^-1

also

(x^m) ^n=x^ (mn)

also (x^m) (x^n) = x^ (m+n)

(/frac{1}{12}) ^{-2b} (12) ^{-2b+2}=12

(12^{-1}) ^{-2b} (12) ^{-2b+2}=12

(12^{2b}) (12) ^{-2b+2}=12

12^{2b-2b+2}=12

12²=12

so no solution

For what value of b does (1/12) ^-2b times 12^-2b+2=12?-1/2-1/41/4no solution

For what value of b does (1/12) ^-2b times 12^-2b+2=12?

-1/2

-1/4

1/4

no solution