I've come across this kind of problem before...But I'm always getting stuck and asked my parents and my dad even suggested using a logrhythmtic function (sp?) which currently is above my level. (IGCSE2 mathmatics)

(512)^-(2/3) = 2^p

Find p.

I'd also like if you could also explain how you solve these kind of problems without resorting to college-level algebra. burning_eyes

Never mind, I've figured it out. I never knew it was that simple.
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