Solving Exponents Equation for Integer Value
CAT 2019 Slot 1 · QA · Medium · Exponents
If and are integers such that , then is
- A.
-16
- B.
-24
- C.
-12
- D.
-20
Answer
C
Explanation
Rewrite in powers of 2 and 3: LHS: . RHS: .
Equating exponents of 3:
Equating exponents of 2: .
Substitute into second equation: .
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