An equation is shown.

(6^n)4 = 6^-12

What is the value of n?

1 answer

To solve the equation, we first simplify the left side by using the property that (a^m)^n = a^(m*n):

(6^n)^4 = 6^(4n)

Therefore, the equation becomes:

6^(4n) = 6^-12

Now we can set the exponents equal to each other:

4n = -12

Dividing both sides by 4:

n = -3

Therefore, the value of n is -3.