Solve the Equation $$4 ^ { x + 6 } = \frac { 1 } { 16 }$$

question 82

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. Do not use a calculator. $$4 ^ { x + 6 } = \frac { 1 } { 16 }$$

• A) \(x = 2\)
• B) \(x = 8\)
• C) \(x = - 5 \frac { 15 } { 16 }\)
• D) \(x = - 8\)
• E) \(x = - 5 \frac { 1 } { 2 }\)

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