How do I do 32^P-2 = 8^3P 8^3P is one exponent.
Solve for variable.
32^(P-2) = 8^(3P) equate bases
(2^5)^(P - 2) = (2^3)^(3P)
2^(5P - 10) = 2^(9P) ...... so ......
5P - 10 = 9P subtract 5P from both sides
- 10 = 4P divide both sides by 10
-10/4 = P = - 5 / 2