Solve the Equation $$64 ^ { x - 1 } = 16 ^ { 3 x }$$

question 286

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$64 ^ { x - 1 } = 16 ^ { 3 x }$$

• A) \(\{ - 1 \}\)
• B) \(\{ - 6 \rangle\)
• C) \(\left\{ - \frac { 1 } { 6 } \right\}\)
• D) \(\left\{ - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right\}\)

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Direct Materials Price Variance

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