Solve the Equation by Expressing Each Side as a Power $$4 ^ { ( 7 - 3 x ) } = \frac { 1 } { 16 }$$

question 87

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents.
- $$4 ^ { ( 7 - 3 x ) } = \frac { 1 } { 16 }$$

• A) \(\{ 3 \}\)
• B) \(\left\{ \frac { 1 } { 4 } \right\}\)
• C) \(\{ 4 \}\)
• D) \(\{ - 3 \}\)

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