Simplify the Expression Without Using a Calculator $\log _ { 1 / 2 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 16 } \right)$

question 176

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression without using a calculator.
- $\log _ { 1 / 2 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 16 } \right)$

• A) \(- 4\)
• B) \(- \frac { 1 } { 4 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 4 }\)
• D) 4

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