Solve the Equation $$4 ^ { - x } = \frac { 1 } { 16 }$$

question 283

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$4 ^ { - x } = \frac { 1 } { 16 }$$

• A) \(\left\{ \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right\}\)
• B) \(\{ 2 \}\)
• C) \(\{ - 2 \}\)
• D) \(\left\{ \frac { 1 } { 4 } \right\}\)

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