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15^x + 15^(x+1) = 15^y * (4^y)

=> 15^x + 15^x * 15 = 15^y * (4^y)

=> 15^x (1 + 15) = 15^y * (4^y)

=> 15^x * 16 = 15^y * (4^y)

=> 15^x * 4^2 = 15^y * 4^y

Comparing exponents of corresponding bases :

x = y = 2

Hence y = 2.



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