you cannot equate exponents unless the bases are the same
4^-3 = (4^2)^2a
4^-3 = 4^4a
-3 = 4a
a = -3/4
or
4^-3 = 16^2a
2^-6 = 2^8a
-6 = 8a
a = -3/4
1/64=16^2a
4^-3=(2^4)^2a
4^-3=2^8a
-3=8a
-3/8=a
I don't understand what I'm doing incorrectly can some please explain to me,in detail
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I got the answer thank you