Solve 8^2x–2 = 8^4x-14
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Answer:
x is 6
8^2x-2 = 8^4x-14
Equating the powers of 8
2x -2 = 4x -14
2x-4x = -14+2
-2x = -12
Dividing through by -2
x = 6