For integers $x$ and $y$ $$2^{3x-1} - 8^{x-1} = 3^{y+3} \cdot 4^{x+1}$$ Given this equality. Accordingly, what is the product $\mathbf{x} \cdot \mathbf{y}$? A) $-10$ B) $-6$ C) $-2$ D) 4 E) 8
For integers $x$ and $y$
$$2^{3x-1} - 8^{x-1} = 3^{y+3} \cdot 4^{x+1}$$
Given this equality.
Accordingly, what is the product $\mathbf{x} \cdot \mathbf{y}$?
A) $-10$
B) $-6$
C) $-2$
D) 4
E) 8