Ireally need . part a: explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs of the equations y = 4^−x and y = 8^(−x−1) intersect are the solutions of the equation 4^−x = 8^(−x−1). (4 points) part b: make tables to find the solution to 4^−x = 8^(−x−1). take the integer values of x between −3 and 3. (4 points) part c: how can you solve the equation 4^−x = 8^(−x−1) graphically? (2 points)

I'm pretty sure the answer to A would be this: the common point that satisfies both equations (where they intersect) can be shown AS 4^(-x) = 8^(-x-1). 

The answer to B is forming a table. This is quite easier than you think :D.

Start with x on one side (3) and go all the way down to -3 like this:

(x)    4^-x    8^-x-1
-3      64       (Do the same with this)
-2      16
-1       4
0        1
1       1/4
2     .0625 
3   .015625  

So basically you just fill in the x variable with every number between 3 and -3. After that, it's just a bit of math and you've done it!

C is a bit misguided. I think it would be quite simple to just use a graphing calculator, but you would have to actually input all the x and y values from the table. After that, you will have a graph.

I hope I helped! Good luck and good day!

Hello!

the answer is:

the answer is:

why?

to solve the problem, we need to remember the quotient of power property, it's defined by the following relation:

if we have a quotienf of powers that have the same base, we need to keep the same base and subtract the exponent of the denominator power to the exponent of the numerator power.

so, we are given the expression:

then, calculating we have:

hence, the answer is:

have a nice day!