Solve the Equation $$2 ^{( 5 - 3 x )} = \frac { 1 } { 16 }$$

question 129

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation.
- $$2 ^{( 5 - 3 x ) } = \frac { 1 } { 16 }$$

• A) \(\{ - 3 \}\)
• B) \(\{ 3 \}\)
• C) \(\{ 8 \}\)
• D) \(\left\{ \frac { 1 } { 8 } \right\}\)

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