If a, b are positive integers (b>1) such that a b = 256, then find the

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| If a, b are positive integers (b>1) such that a^b = 256, then find the value of (b + 3)^a-1

A. 5¹⁵

B. 343

C. Both A & B

D. None of these.

a^b = 256 and b > 1

a^b = 16² or 4⁴ or 2⁸

So a = 16, 4 or 2 and b = 2, 4 or 8

Hence a unique value can’t be determined.

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Anonymous · Answer 1 · April 6, 2021

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If a, b are positive integers (b>1) such that a b = 256, then find the