Write the Equation in Exponential Form $\log _ { 1 / 2 } 4 = - 2$

question 27

Multiple Choice

Write the equation in exponential form.
- $\log _ { 1 / 2 } 4 = - 2$

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

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