What is the value represented by the digit 8 after 5,872 is multiplied by 1,000?

Step-by-step explanation:

We have been given an equation:

In order to solve this equation we will convert the base same on both sides of equation:

we can write we get:

Now, using

Here, n is 3 and x is 4 on l;eft hand side of the above equation:

We can equate the powers when base are same

Hence, 12x-9=-2

Now, we will solve for x we get:

12x=7