Solve the Equation $2 ^ { - x } = \frac { 1 } { 2 }$

question 202

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $2 ^ { - x } = \frac { 1 } { 2 }$

• A) x = 2
• B) x = 4
• C) x = \(-\) 1
• D) x = \(-\) 3
• E) x = 1

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