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What is the solution to 4 Superscript log Subscript 4 Baseline (x + 8) Baseline = 4 squared
x = negative 8
x = negative 4
x = 4
x = 8
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4^{log_4(x+8)} = 4^2 implies x+8 = 4^2 = 16 (since 4^{log_4(y)} = y for y>0).
So x = 16 - 8 = 8. Check domain: x+8>0 → x>-8, and 8 is valid.
Answer: x = 8.
So x = 16 - 8 = 8. Check domain: x+8>0 → x>-8, and 8 is valid.
Answer: x = 8.
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