Part A: Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs of the equations y = 8^x and y = 2^x + 2 intersect are the solutions of the equation 8^x = 2^x + 2.

Part B: Make tables to find the solution to 8^x = 2^x + 2. Take the integer values of x between −3 and 3.

Part C: How can you solve the equation 8^x = 2^x + 2 graphically?